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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.52, 14,753.28 and 2,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.52, 14,753.28 and 2,909.48 is: 4,364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.52 : 14,753.28 = 2,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.52/14,753.28 = 2,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.52x = 14,753.28 × 2,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.52x = 42,924,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,924,373.09/9,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.22

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