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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.83, 13,923.65 and 5,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.83, 13,923.65 and 5,772.93 is: 8,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.83 : 13,923.65 = 5,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.83/13,923.65 = 5,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.83x = 13,923.65 × 5,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.83x = 80,380,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,380,256.79/9,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.69

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