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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.08, 14,264.40 and 4,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.08, 14,264.40 and 4,827.44 is: 7,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.08 : 14,264.40 = 4,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.08/14,264.40 = 4,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.08x = 14,264.40 × 4,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.08x = 68,860,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,860,535.14/9,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.23

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