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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.84, 14,927.76 and 4,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.84, 14,927.76 and 4,473.44 is: 6,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.84 : 14,927.76 = 4,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.84/14,927.76 = 4,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.84x = 14,927.76 × 4,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.84x = 66,778,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,778,438.69/9,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.16

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