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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,885.03, 14,829.98 and 6,969.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,885.03, 14,829.98 and 6,969.03 is: 10,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,885.03 : 14,829.98 = 6,969.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,885.03/14,829.98 = 6,969.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,885.03x = 14,829.98 × 6,969.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,885.03x = 103,350,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,350,540.67/9,885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.26

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