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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.23, 14,052.84 and 5,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.23, 14,052.84 and 5,674.56 is: 8,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.23 : 14,052.84 = 5,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.23/14,052.84 = 5,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.23x = 14,052.84 × 5,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.23x = 79,743,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,743,715.17/9,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.61

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