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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.92, 14,109.28 and 5,945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.92, 14,109.28 and 5,945.88 is: 8,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.92 : 14,109.28 = 5,945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.92/14,109.28 = 5,945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.92x = 14,109.28 × 5,945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.92x = 83,892,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,892,085.77/9,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.60

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