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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.67, 14,811.84 and 3,635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.67, 14,811.84 and 3,635.07 is: 5,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.67 : 14,811.84 = 3,635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.67/14,811.84 = 3,635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.67x = 14,811.84 × 3,635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.67x = 53,842,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842,019.68/9,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.75

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