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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.55, 13,951.44 and 5,788.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.55, 13,951.44 and 5,788.74 is: 8,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.55 : 13,951.44 = 5,788.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.55/13,951.44 = 5,788.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.55x = 13,951.44 × 5,788.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.55x = 80,761,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,761,258.79/9,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.84

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