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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.98, 13,888.35 and 5,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.98, 13,888.35 and 5,104.98 is: 7,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.98 : 13,888.35 = 5,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.98/13,888.35 = 5,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.98x = 13,888.35 × 5,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.98x = 70,899,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,899,748.98/9,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.10

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