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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,928.64, 14,893.68 and 3,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,928.64, 14,893.68 and 3,003.68 is: 4,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,928.64 : 14,893.68 = 3,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,928.64/14,893.68 = 3,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,928.64x = 14,893.68 × 3,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,928.64x = 44,735,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,735,848.74/9,928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.74

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