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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.58, 14,882.48 and 7,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.58, 14,882.48 and 7,004.74 is: 10,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.58 : 14,882.48 = 7,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.58/14,882.48 = 7,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.58x = 14,882.48 × 7,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.58x = 104,247,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,247,902.96/9,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.55

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