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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.02, 14,935.29 and 5,801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.02, 14,935.29 and 5,801.19 is: 8,699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.02 : 14,935.29 = 5,801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.02/14,935.29 = 5,801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.02x = 14,935.29 × 5,801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.02x = 86,642,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,642,455.00/9,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.02

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