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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.91, 13,724.24 and 3,604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.91, 13,724.24 and 3,604.77 is: 5,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.91 : 13,724.24 = 3,604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.91/13,724.24 = 3,604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.91x = 13,724.24 × 3,604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.91x = 49,472,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,728.62/9,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.14

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