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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.65, 14,272.79 and 3,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.65, 14,272.79 and 3,282.26 is: 4,917.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.65 : 14,272.79 = 3,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.65/14,272.79 = 3,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.65x = 14,272.79 × 3,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.65x = 46,846,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846,919.93/9,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.98

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