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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.00, 14,891.87 and 3,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.00, 14,891.87 and 3,001.88 is: 4,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.00 : 14,891.87 = 3,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.00/14,891.87 = 3,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.00x = 14,891.87 × 3,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.00x = 44,703,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,703,517.25/9,929.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.32

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