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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.76, 14,130.99 and 5,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.76, 14,130.99 and 5,213.83 is: 7,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.76 : 14,130.99 = 5,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.76/14,130.99 = 5,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.76x = 14,130.99 × 5,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.76x = 73,676,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,676,579.59/9,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.20

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