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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.58, 14,566.41 and 6,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.58, 14,566.41 and 6,816.84 is: 10,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.58 : 14,566.41 = 6,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.58/14,566.41 = 6,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.58x = 14,566.41 × 6,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.58x = 99,296,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,296,886.34/9,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.87

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