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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.34, 13,833.30 and 3,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.34, 13,833.30 and 3,959.29 is: 5,938.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.34 : 13,833.30 = 3,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.34/13,833.30 = 3,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.34x = 13,833.30 × 3,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.34x = 54,769,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769,977.19/9,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.19

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