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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.48, 13,830.72 and 3,952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.48, 13,830.72 and 3,952.07 is: 5,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.48 : 13,830.72 = 3,952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.48/13,830.72 = 3,952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.48x = 13,830.72 × 3,952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.48x = 54,659,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,659,904.44/9,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.10

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