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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.68, 13,962.66 and 3,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.68, 13,962.66 and 3,152.68 is: 4,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.68 : 13,962.66 = 3,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.68/13,962.66 = 3,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.68x = 13,962.66 × 3,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.68x = 44,019,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019,798.93/9,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.90

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