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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.54, 13,962.68 and 5,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.54, 13,962.68 and 5,360.88 is: 8,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.54 : 13,962.68 = 5,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.54/13,962.68 = 5,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.54x = 13,962.68 × 5,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.54x = 74,852,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852,251.96/9,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.70

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