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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.26, 13,990.77 and 5,868.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.26, 13,990.77 and 5,868.30 is: 8,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.26 : 13,990.77 = 5,868.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.26/13,990.77 = 5,868.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.26x = 13,990.77 × 5,868.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.26x = 82,102,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,102,035.59/9,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.95

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