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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.93, 14,896.73 and 3,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.93, 14,896.73 and 3,266.80 is: 4,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.93 : 14,896.73 = 3,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.93/14,896.73 = 3,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.93x = 14,896.73 × 3,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.93x = 48,664,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664,563.08/9,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.80

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