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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.68, 14,946.05 and 3,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.68, 14,946.05 and 3,725.33 is: 5,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.68 : 14,946.05 = 3,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.68/14,946.05 = 3,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.68x = 14,946.05 × 3,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.68x = 55,678,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678,903.03/9,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.19

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