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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.52, 13,792.48 and 3,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.52, 13,792.48 and 3,356.16 is: 5,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.52 : 13,792.48 = 3,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.52/13,792.48 = 3,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.52x = 13,792.48 × 3,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.52x = 46,289,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,769.68/9,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.76

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