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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.02, 14,752.26 and 2,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.02, 14,752.26 and 2,909.52 is: 4,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.02 : 14,752.26 = 2,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.02/14,752.26 = 2,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.02x = 14,752.26 × 2,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.02x = 42,921,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,995.52/9,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.20

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