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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.95, 14,867.01 and 3,334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.95, 14,867.01 and 3,334.37 is: 5,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.95 : 14,867.01 = 3,334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.95/14,867.01 = 3,334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.95x = 14,867.01 × 3,334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.95x = 49,572,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572,037.80/9,909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.25

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