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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.22, 14,865.27 and 3,665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.22, 14,865.27 and 3,665.17 is: 5,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.22 : 14,865.27 = 3,665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.22/14,865.27 = 3,665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.22x = 14,865.27 × 3,665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.22x = 54,483,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,741.65/9,906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.95

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