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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.88, 14,802.70 and 4,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.88, 14,802.70 and 4,676.12 is: 7,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.88 : 14,802.70 = 4,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.88/14,802.70 = 4,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.88x = 14,802.70 × 4,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.88x = 69,219,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,219,201.52/9,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.02

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