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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.73, 13,729.59 and 2,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.73, 13,729.59 and 2,913.24 is: 4,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.73 : 13,729.59 = 2,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.73/13,729.59 = 2,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.73x = 13,729.59 × 2,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.73x = 39,997,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,590.77/9,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.02

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