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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.99, 13,894.68 and 7,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.99, 13,894.68 and 7,723.92 is: 11,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.99 : 13,894.68 = 7,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.99/13,894.68 = 7,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.99x = 13,894.68 × 7,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.99x = 107,321,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,321,396.75/9,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.30

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