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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.76, 14,896.09 and 2,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.76, 14,896.09 and 2,535.16 is: 3,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.76 : 14,896.09 = 2,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.76/14,896.09 = 2,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.76x = 14,896.09 × 2,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.76x = 37,763,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763,971.52/9,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.73

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