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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.52, 13,848.22 and 3,076.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.52, 13,848.22 and 3,076.52 is: 4,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.52 : 13,848.22 = 3,076.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.52/13,848.22 = 3,076.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.52x = 13,848.22 × 3,076.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.52x = 42,604,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604,325.79/9,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.59

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