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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.76, 14,809.98 and 8,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.76, 14,809.98 and 8,984.04 is: 13,436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.76 : 14,809.98 = 8,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.76/14,809.98 = 8,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.76x = 14,809.98 × 8,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.76x = 133,053,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,452.72/9,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.00

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