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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.88, 14,869.98 and 4,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.88, 14,869.98 and 4,070.25 is: 6,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.88 : 14,869.98 = 4,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.88/14,869.98 = 4,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.88x = 14,869.98 × 4,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.88x = 60,524,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,524,536.10/9,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.72

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