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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.67, 13,849.47 and 5,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.67, 13,849.47 and 5,535.56 is: 8,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.67 : 13,849.47 = 5,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.67/13,849.47 = 5,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.67x = 13,849.47 × 5,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.67x = 76,664,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,664,572.15/9,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.42

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