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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.52, 14,889.81 and 3,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.52, 14,889.81 and 3,352.76 is: 5,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.52 : 14,889.81 = 3,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.52/14,889.81 = 3,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.52x = 14,889.81 × 3,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.52x = 49,921,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921,959.38/9,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.15

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