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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.43, 13,955.40 and 5,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.43, 13,955.40 and 5,992.23 is: 8,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.43 : 13,955.40 = 5,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.43/13,955.40 = 5,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.43x = 13,955.40 × 5,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.43x = 83,623,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,623,966.54/9,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.48

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