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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.93, 14,316.48 and 5,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.93, 14,316.48 and 5,845.25 is: 8,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.93 : 14,316.48 = 5,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.93/14,316.48 = 5,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.93x = 14,316.48 × 5,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.93x = 83,683,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,683,404.72/9,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.31

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