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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.22, 13,996.31 and 8,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.22, 13,996.31 and 8,144.44 is: 12,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.22 : 13,996.31 = 8,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.22/13,996.31 = 8,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.22x = 13,996.31 × 8,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.22x = 113,992,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,992,031.30/9,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.95

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