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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.52, 14,764.42 and 3,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.52, 14,764.42 and 3,685.52 is: 5,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.52 : 14,764.42 = 3,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.52/14,764.42 = 3,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.52x = 14,764.42 × 3,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.52x = 54,414,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,565.20/9,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.08

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