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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,900.76, 14,845.98 and 3,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,900.76, 14,845.98 and 3,324.52 is: 4,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,900.76 : 14,845.98 = 3,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,900.76/14,845.98 = 3,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,900.76x = 14,845.98 × 3,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,900.76x = 49,355,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,355,757.43/9,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.05

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