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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.89, 13,867.34 and 5,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.89, 13,867.34 and 5,347.17 is: 8,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.89 : 13,867.34 = 5,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.89/13,867.34 = 5,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.89x = 13,867.34 × 5,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.89x = 74,150,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150,997.69/9,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.76

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