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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.64, 14,822.46 and 4,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.64, 14,822.46 and 4,036.68 is: 6,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.64 : 14,822.46 = 4,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.64/14,822.46 = 4,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.64x = 14,822.46 × 4,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.64x = 59,833,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,833,527.83/9,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.02

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