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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.80, 14,867.58 and 3,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.80, 14,867.58 and 3,675.71 is: 5,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.80 : 14,867.58 = 3,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.80/14,867.58 = 3,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.80x = 14,867.58 × 3,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.80x = 54,648,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648,912.48/9,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.96

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