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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.73, 13,733.24 and 4,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.73, 13,733.24 and 4,219.74 is: 6,331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.73 : 13,733.24 = 4,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.73/13,733.24 = 4,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.73x = 13,733.24 × 4,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.73x = 57,950,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950,681.06/9,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.52

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