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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.82, 12,629.52 and 5,375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.82, 12,629.52 and 5,375.70 is: 7,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.82 : 12,629.52 = 5,375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.82/12,629.52 = 5,375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.82x = 12,629.52 × 5,375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.82x = 67,892,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892,510.66/9,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.66

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