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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.96, 14,936.32 and 6,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.96, 14,936.32 and 6,019.68 is: 9,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.96 : 14,936.32 = 6,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.96/14,936.32 = 6,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.96x = 14,936.32 × 6,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.96x = 89,911,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,911,866.78/9,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.43

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