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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.81, 13,834.19 and 5,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.81, 13,834.19 and 5,526.15 is: 8,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.81 : 13,834.19 = 5,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.81/13,834.19 = 5,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.81x = 13,834.19 × 5,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.81x = 76,449,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,449,781.44/9,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.21

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