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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.54, 14,630.25 and 2,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.54, 14,630.25 and 2,826.14 is: 4,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.54 : 14,630.25 = 2,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.54/14,630.25 = 2,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.54x = 14,630.25 × 2,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.54x = 41,347,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347,134.74/9,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.63

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