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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.04, 14,048.32 and 5,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.04, 14,048.32 and 5,627 is: 8,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.04 : 14,048.32 = 5,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.04/14,048.32 = 5,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.04x = 14,048.32 × 5,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.04x = 79,049,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,049,896.64/9,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.38

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