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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.82, 14,865.06 and 4,359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.82, 14,865.06 and 4,359.47 is: 6,541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.82 : 14,865.06 = 4,359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.82/14,865.06 = 4,359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.82x = 14,865.06 × 4,359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.82x = 64,803,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803,725.14/9,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.33

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