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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.02, 14,149.41 and 5,736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.02, 14,149.41 and 5,736.26 is: 8,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.02 : 14,149.41 = 5,736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.02/14,149.41 = 5,736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.02x = 14,149.41 × 5,736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.02x = 81,164,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,164,694.61/9,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.32

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