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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.81, 13,690.23 and 2,552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.81, 13,690.23 and 2,552.97 is: 3,829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.81 : 13,690.23 = 2,552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.81/13,690.23 = 2,552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.81x = 13,690.23 × 2,552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.81x = 34,950,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,746.48/9,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.46

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