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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.07, 14,705.99 and 3,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.07, 14,705.99 and 3,562.68 is: 5,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.07 : 14,705.99 = 3,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.07/14,705.99 = 3,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.07x = 14,705.99 × 3,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.07x = 52,392,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392,736.45/9,807.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.34

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