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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.04, 13,898.46 and 4,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.04, 13,898.46 and 4,652.52 is: 6,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.04 : 13,898.46 = 4,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.04/13,898.46 = 4,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.04x = 13,898.46 × 4,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.04x = 64,662,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,662,863.12/9,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.96

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