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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.53, 14,905.25 and 7,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.53, 14,905.25 and 7,027.82 is: 10,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.53 : 14,905.25 = 7,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.53/14,905.25 = 7,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.53x = 14,905.25 × 7,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.53x = 104,751,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,751,386.64/9,936.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.05

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