To find the volume of a cone, you can use the formula:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \]
where:
- \( V \) is the volume,
- \( r \) is the radius of the base,
- \( h \) is the height.
In this case:
- The base radius \( r = 9 \) inches,
- The height \( h = 5 \) inches.
Now, plug in the values into the formula:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times (9^2) \times 5 \]
Calculate \( 9^2 \):
\[ 9^2 = 81 \]
Now plug that value back into the equation:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 81 \times 5 \]
Calculate \( 81 \times 5 \):
\[ 81 \times 5 = 405 \]
Now, you can substitute that back in:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 405 \]
Calculate \( \frac{1}{3} \times 405 \):
\[ \frac{405}{3} = 135 \]
Now multiply \( 135 \) by \( 3.14 \):
\[ V = 135 \times 3.14 = 423.9 \]
Thus, the volume of the cone is:
\[ \boxed{423.9 \text{ cubic inches}} \]