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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.90, 14,794.53 and 3,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.90, 14,794.53 and 3,624.60 is: 5,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.90 : 14,794.53 = 3,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.90/14,794.53 = 3,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.90x = 14,794.53 × 3,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.90x = 53,624,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,624,253.44/9,867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.21

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