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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.56, 13,900.08 and 5,110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.56, 13,900.08 and 5,110.53 is: 7,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.56 : 13,900.08 = 5,110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.56/13,900.08 = 5,110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.56x = 13,900.08 × 5,110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.56x = 71,036,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,036,775.84/9,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.27

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