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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.14, 13,946.28 and 5,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.14, 13,946.28 and 5,599.92 is: 8,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.14 : 13,946.28 = 5,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.14/13,946.28 = 5,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.14x = 13,946.28 × 5,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.14x = 78,098,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098,052.30/9,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.03

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