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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.09, 14,887.99 and 3,998.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.09, 14,887.99 and 3,998.71 is: 6,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.09 : 14,887.99 = 3,998.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.09/14,887.99 = 3,998.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.09x = 14,887.99 × 3,998.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.09x = 59,532,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,754.49/9,922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.02

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