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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.76, 13,855.68 and 5,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.76, 13,855.68 and 5,345.76 is: 8,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.76 : 13,855.68 = 5,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.76/13,855.68 = 5,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.76x = 13,855.68 × 5,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.76x = 74,069,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,069,139.92/9,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.56

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