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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.02, 14,947.66 and 9,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.02, 14,947.66 and 9,252.48 is: 12,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.02 : 14,947.66 = 9,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.02/14,947.66 = 9,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.02x = 14,947.66 × 9,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.02x = 138,302,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,302,925.20/10,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.62

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