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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.76, 14,934.72 and 8,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.76, 14,934.72 and 8,021.20 is: 12,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.76 : 14,934.72 = 8,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.76/14,934.72 = 8,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.76x = 14,934.72 × 8,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.76x = 119,794,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,794,376.06/9,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.25

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