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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.88, 14,819.25 and 3,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.88, 14,819.25 and 3,306.53 is: 4,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.88 : 14,819.25 = 3,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.88/14,819.25 = 3,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.88x = 14,819.25 × 3,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.88x = 49,000,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,000,204.07/9,881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.59

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