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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.62, 14,869.90 and 6,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.62, 14,869.90 and 6,995.62 is: 10,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.62 : 14,869.90 = 6,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.62/14,869.90 = 6,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.62x = 14,869.90 × 6,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.62x = 104,024,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,024,169.84/9,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.17

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