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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.92, 14,573.96 and 4,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.92, 14,573.96 and 4,525.52 is: 6,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.92 : 14,573.96 = 4,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.92/14,573.96 = 4,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.92x = 14,573.96 × 4,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.92x = 65,954,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954,747.46/9,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.32

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