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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.31, 13,834.93 and 5,526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.31, 13,834.93 and 5,526.65 is: 8,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.31 : 13,834.93 = 5,526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.31/13,834.93 = 5,526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.31x = 13,834.93 × 5,526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.31x = 76,460,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,460,815.88/9,223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.95

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