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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,928.97, 14,893.81 and 4,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,928.97, 14,893.81 and 4,995.92 is: 7,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,928.97 : 14,893.81 = 4,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,928.97/14,893.81 = 4,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,928.97x = 14,893.81 × 4,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,928.97x = 74,408,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,408,258.28/9,928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.06

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