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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.97, 13,982.40 and 5,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.97, 13,982.40 and 5,365.87 is: 8,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.97 : 13,982.40 = 5,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.97/13,982.40 = 5,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.97x = 13,982.40 × 5,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.97x = 75,027,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,027,705.73/9,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.62

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