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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.02, 14,950.23 and 4,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.02, 14,950.23 and 4,126.76 is: 6,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.02 : 14,950.23 = 4,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.02/14,950.23 = 4,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.02x = 14,950.23 × 4,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.02x = 61,696,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,696,011.15/9,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.64

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