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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.98, 13,968.10 and 5,825.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.98, 13,968.10 and 5,825.65 is: 8,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.98 : 13,968.10 = 5,825.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.98/13,968.10 = 5,825.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.98x = 13,968.10 × 5,825.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.98x = 81,373,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,373,188.26/9,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.95

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