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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.04, 14,864.28 and 2,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.04, 14,864.28 and 2,983.08 is: 4,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.04 : 14,864.28 = 2,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.04/14,864.28 = 2,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.04x = 14,864.28 × 2,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.04x = 44,341,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,336.38/9,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.29

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