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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.88, 13,873.80 and 5,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.88, 13,873.80 and 5,343.92 is: 8,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.88 : 13,873.80 = 5,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.88/13,873.80 = 5,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.88x = 13,873.80 × 5,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.88x = 74,140,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,477.30/9,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.63

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