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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.97, 13,952.55 and 3,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.97, 13,952.55 and 3,752.04 is: 5,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.97 : 13,952.55 = 3,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.97/13,952.55 = 3,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.97x = 13,952.55 × 3,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.97x = 52,350,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,525.70/9,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.11

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