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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.04, 14,387.98 and 2,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.04, 14,387.98 and 2,666.52 is: 3,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.04 : 14,387.98 = 2,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.04/14,387.98 = 2,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.04x = 14,387.98 × 2,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.04x = 38,365,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365,836.43/9,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.76

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