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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.91, 13,831.02 and 5,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.91, 13,831.02 and 5,062.86 is: 7,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.91 : 13,831.02 = 5,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.91/13,831.02 = 5,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.91x = 13,831.02 × 5,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.91x = 70,024,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024,517.92/9,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.10

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