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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.82, 14,439.24 and 3,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.82, 14,439.24 and 3,052.52 is: 4,578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.82 : 14,439.24 = 3,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.82/14,439.24 = 3,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.82x = 14,439.24 × 3,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.82x = 44,076,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,068.88/9,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.94

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