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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.27, 14,944.95 and 4,120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.27, 14,944.95 and 4,120.07 is: 6,180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.27 : 14,944.95 = 4,120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.27/14,944.95 = 4,120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.27x = 14,944.95 × 4,120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.27x = 61,574,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574,165.42/9,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.12

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