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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.52, 13,834.44 and 7,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.52, 13,834.44 and 7,037.76 is: 10,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.52 : 13,834.44 = 7,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.52/13,834.44 = 7,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.52x = 13,834.44 × 7,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.52x = 97,363,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,363,468.45/9,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.72

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