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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.52, 14,517.42 and 6,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.52, 14,517.42 and 6,752.92 is: 10,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.52 : 14,517.42 = 6,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.52/14,517.42 = 6,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.52x = 14,517.42 × 6,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.52x = 98,034,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,034,975.87/9,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.41

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