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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.72, 14,865.32 and 3,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.72, 14,865.32 and 3,667.80 is: 5,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.72 : 14,865.32 = 3,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.72/14,865.32 = 3,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.72x = 14,865.32 × 3,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.72x = 54,523,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523,001.99/9,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.42

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