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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.44, 13,890.96 and 3,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.44, 13,890.96 and 3,995.96 is: 5,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.44 : 13,890.96 = 3,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.44/13,890.96 = 3,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.44x = 13,890.96 × 3,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.44x = 55,507,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507,720.52/9,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.13

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