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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.03, 14,951.63 and 4,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.03, 14,951.63 and 4,418.04 is: 6,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.03 : 14,951.63 = 4,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.03/14,951.63 = 4,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.03x = 14,951.63 × 4,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.03x = 66,056,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056,899.41/9,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.21

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