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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.02, 14,882.88 and 2,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.02, 14,882.88 and 2,996.52 is: 4,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.02 : 14,882.88 = 2,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.02/14,882.88 = 2,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.02x = 14,882.88 × 2,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.02x = 44,596,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596,847.58/9,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.73

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