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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.03, 13,700.70 and 5,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.03, 13,700.70 and 5,452.35 is: 8,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.03 : 13,700.70 = 5,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.03/13,700.70 = 5,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.03x = 13,700.70 × 5,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.03x = 74,701,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,701,011.65/9,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.24

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