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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.08, 13,821.14 and 5,502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.08, 13,821.14 and 5,502.97 is: 8,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.08 : 13,821.14 = 5,502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.08/13,821.14 = 5,502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.08x = 13,821.14 × 5,502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.08x = 76,057,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057,318.79/9,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.47

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