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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.72, 14,898.12 and 3,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.72, 14,898.12 and 3,359.76 is: 5,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.72 : 14,898.12 = 3,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.72/14,898.12 = 3,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.72x = 14,898.12 × 3,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.72x = 50,054,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054,107.65/9,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.81

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