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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.92, 13,949.24 and 5,136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.92, 13,949.24 and 5,136.55 is: 7,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.92 : 13,949.24 = 5,136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.92/13,949.24 = 5,136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.92x = 13,949.24 × 5,136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.92x = 71,650,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,650,968.72/9,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,706.96

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