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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.03, 14,799.98 and 3,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.03, 14,799.98 and 3,292.67 is: 4,939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.03 : 14,799.98 = 3,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.03/14,799.98 = 3,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.03x = 14,799.98 × 3,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.03x = 48,731,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,731,495.38/9,866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.32

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