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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.76, 14,851.01 and 3,327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.76, 14,851.01 and 3,327.83 is: 4,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.76 : 14,851.01 = 3,327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.76/14,851.01 = 3,327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.76x = 14,851.01 × 3,327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.76x = 49,421,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,626.36/9,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.20

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