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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.54, 13,923.99 and 5,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.54, 13,923.99 and 5,133.92 is: 7,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.54 : 13,923.99 = 5,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.54/13,923.99 = 5,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.54x = 13,923.99 × 5,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.54x = 71,484,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,484,650.74/9,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.73

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