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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.93, 14,849.90 and 3,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.93, 14,849.90 and 3,326.12 is: 4,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.93 : 14,849.90 = 3,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.93/14,849.90 = 3,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.93x = 14,849.90 × 3,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.93x = 49,392,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392,544.13/9,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.18

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