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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.52, 13,944.24 and 3,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.52, 13,944.24 and 3,453.20 is: 5,181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.52 : 13,944.24 = 3,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.52/13,944.24 = 3,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.52x = 13,944.24 × 3,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.52x = 48,152,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152,249.57/9,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.83

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