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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.83, 14,884.24 and 2,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.83, 14,884.24 and 2,997.33 is: 4,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.83 : 14,884.24 = 2,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.83/14,884.24 = 2,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.83x = 14,884.24 × 2,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.83x = 44,612,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612,986.57/9,922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.99

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