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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.16, 14,028.12 and 2,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.16, 14,028.12 and 2,688.82 is: 4,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.16 : 14,028.12 = 2,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.16/14,028.12 = 2,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.16x = 14,028.12 × 2,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.16x = 37,719,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719,054.55/9,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.19

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