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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.28, 14,950.92 and 3,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.28, 14,950.92 and 3,390.08 is: 5,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.28 : 14,950.92 = 3,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.28/14,950.92 = 3,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.28x = 14,950.92 × 3,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.28x = 50,684,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684,814.87/9,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.12

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