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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.19, 14,960.67 and 4,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.19, 14,960.67 and 4,130.64 is: 6,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.19 : 14,960.67 = 4,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.19/14,960.67 = 4,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.19x = 14,960.67 × 4,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.19x = 61,797,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797,141.93/9,974.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.71

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