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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.65, 13,904.62 and 5,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.65, 13,904.62 and 5,116.56 is: 7,671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.65 : 13,904.62 = 5,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.65/13,904.62 = 5,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.65x = 13,904.62 × 5,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.65x = 71,143,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,143,812.43/9,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.61

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