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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.73, 14,890.22 and 3,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.73, 14,890.22 and 3,685.76 is: 5,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.73 : 14,890.22 = 3,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.73/14,890.22 = 3,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.73x = 14,890.22 × 3,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.73x = 54,881,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,881,777.27/9,925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.24

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