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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.30, 14,928.42 and 4,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.30, 14,928.42 and 4,756.96 is: 7,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.30 : 14,928.42 = 4,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.30/14,928.42 = 4,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.30x = 14,928.42 × 4,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.30x = 71,013,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013,896.80/9,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.43

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