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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.43, 14,931.99 and 5,571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.43, 14,931.99 and 5,571.56 is: 8,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.43 : 14,931.99 = 5,571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.43/14,931.99 = 5,571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.43x = 14,931.99 × 5,571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.43x = 83,194,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,194,403.54/9,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.63

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