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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.59, 14,954.83 and 4,424.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.59, 14,954.83 and 4,424.81 is: 6,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.59 : 14,954.83 = 4,424.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.59/14,954.83 = 4,424.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.59x = 14,954.83 × 4,424.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.59x = 66,172,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,307.66/9,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.75

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