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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.41, 14,856.80 and 3,747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.41, 14,856.80 and 3,747.09 is: 5,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.41 : 14,856.80 = 3,747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.41/14,856.80 = 3,747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.41x = 14,856.80 × 3,747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.41x = 55,669,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669,824.77/9,907.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.01

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