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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.44, 14,899.04 and 6,998.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.44, 14,899.04 and 6,998.67 is: 10,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.44 : 14,899.04 = 6,998.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.44/14,899.04 = 6,998.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.44x = 14,899.04 × 6,998.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.44x = 104,273,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,273,455.53/9,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.77

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