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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.92, 13,729.38 and 2,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.92, 13,729.38 and 2,913.04 is: 4,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.92 : 13,729.38 = 2,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.92/13,729.38 = 2,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.92x = 13,729.38 × 2,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.92x = 39,994,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,994,233.12/9,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.56

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