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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.60, 13,788.61 and 2,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.60, 13,788.61 and 2,952.59 is: 4,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.60 : 13,788.61 = 2,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.60/13,788.61 = 2,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.60x = 13,788.61 × 2,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.60x = 40,712,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712,035.68/9,192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.78

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