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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.83, 14,878.98 and 4,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.83, 14,878.98 and 4,373.56 is: 6,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.83 : 14,878.98 = 4,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.83/14,878.98 = 4,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.83x = 14,878.98 × 4,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.83x = 65,074,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,074,111.77/9,922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.02

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