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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.26, 14,878.89 and 3,347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.26, 14,878.89 and 3,347.33 is: 5,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.26 : 14,878.89 = 3,347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.26/14,878.89 = 3,347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.26x = 14,878.89 × 3,347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.26x = 49,804,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804,480.47/9,919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.99

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