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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.65, 14,858.33 and 3,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.65, 14,858.33 and 3,663.15 is: 5,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.65 : 14,858.33 = 3,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.65/14,858.33 = 3,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.65x = 14,858.33 × 3,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.65x = 54,428,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,273.22/9,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.22

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