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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.73, 13,835.09 and 4,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.73, 13,835.09 and 4,029.59 is: 6,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.73 : 13,835.09 = 4,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.73/13,835.09 = 4,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.73x = 13,835.09 × 4,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.73x = 55,749,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,720.17/9,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.16

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