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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,928.76, 14,893.52 and 4,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,928.76, 14,893.52 and 4,995.72 is: 7,493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,928.76 : 14,893.52 = 4,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,928.76/14,893.52 = 4,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,928.76x = 14,893.52 × 4,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,928.76x = 74,403,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403,855.73/9,928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.77

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