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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.03, 14,880.39 and 3,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.03, 14,880.39 and 3,346.28 is: 5,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.03 : 14,880.39 = 3,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.03/14,880.39 = 3,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.03x = 14,880.39 × 3,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.03x = 49,793,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,793,877.05/9,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.53

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