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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.22, 13,855.59 and 5,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.22, 13,855.59 and 5,034.15 is: 7,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.22 : 13,855.59 = 5,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.22/13,855.59 = 5,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.22x = 13,855.59 × 5,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.22x = 69,751,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,751,118.40/9,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.78

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