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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.56, 14,859.73 and 3,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.56, 14,859.73 and 3,666.14 is: 5,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.56 : 14,859.73 = 3,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.56/14,859.73 = 3,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.56x = 14,859.73 × 3,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.56x = 54,477,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,767.08/9,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.61

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