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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.48, 14,762.34 and 4,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.48, 14,762.34 and 4,913.52 is: 7,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.48 : 14,762.34 = 4,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.48/14,762.34 = 4,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.48x = 14,762.34 × 4,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.48x = 72,535,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,535,052.84/9,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.09

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