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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.28, 14,045.49 and 5,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.28, 14,045.49 and 5,669.61 is: 8,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.28 : 14,045.49 = 5,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.28/14,045.49 = 5,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.28x = 14,045.49 × 5,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.28x = 79,632,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,632,450.56/9,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.22

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