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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.20, 13,957.80 and 5,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.20, 13,957.80 and 5,368.60 is: 8,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.20 : 13,957.80 = 5,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.20/13,957.80 = 5,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.20x = 13,957.80 × 5,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.20x = 74,933,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,845.08/9,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.90

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