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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.92, 13,759.26 and 3,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.92, 13,759.26 and 3,329.52 is: 4,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.92 : 13,759.26 = 3,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.92/13,759.26 = 3,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.92x = 13,759.26 × 3,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.92x = 45,811,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811,731.36/9,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.24

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