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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.02, 14,827.51 and 3,645.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.02, 14,827.51 and 3,645.18 is: 5,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.02 : 14,827.51 = 3,645.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.02/14,827.51 = 3,645.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.02x = 14,827.51 × 3,645.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.02x = 54,048,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,942.90/9,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.21

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