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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.08, 14,891.28 and 3,000.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.08, 14,891.28 and 3,000.64 is: 4,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.08 : 14,891.28 = 3,000.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.08/14,891.28 = 3,000.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.08x = 14,891.28 × 3,000.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.08x = 44,683,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,370.42/9,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.61

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