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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.96, 14,869.44 and 4,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.96, 14,869.44 and 4,065.48 is: 6,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.96 : 14,869.44 = 4,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.96/14,869.44 = 4,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.96x = 14,869.44 × 4,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.96x = 60,451,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451,410.93/9,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.22

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