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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.63, 13,940.44 and 5,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.63, 13,940.44 and 5,833.31 is: 8,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.63 : 13,940.44 = 5,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.63/13,940.44 = 5,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.63x = 13,940.44 × 5,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.63x = 81,318,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,318,823.77/9,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.96

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