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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.80, 14,785.92 and 6,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.80, 14,785.92 and 6,775.68 is: 10,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.80 : 14,785.92 = 6,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.80/14,785.92 = 6,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.80x = 14,785.92 × 6,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.80x = 100,184,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184,662.43/9,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.66

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