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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.22, 14,684.96 and 5,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.22, 14,684.96 and 5,867.66 is: 8,779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.22 : 14,684.96 = 5,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.22/14,684.96 = 5,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.22x = 14,684.96 × 5,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.22x = 86,166,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,166,352.39/9,814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.75

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