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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.82, 13,883.79 and 4,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.82, 13,883.79 and 4,322.81 is: 6,486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.82 : 13,883.79 = 4,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.82/13,883.79 = 4,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.82x = 13,883.79 × 4,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.82x = 60,016,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,016,986.25/9,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.35

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