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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.03, 14,480.78 and 4,975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.03, 14,480.78 and 4,975.45 is: 7,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.03 : 14,480.78 = 4,975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.03/14,480.78 = 4,975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.03x = 14,480.78 × 4,975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.03x = 72,048,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,048,335.77/9,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.58

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