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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.59, 14,967.93 and 4,715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.59, 14,967.93 and 4,715.64 is: 7,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.59 : 14,967.93 = 4,715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.59/14,967.93 = 4,715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.59x = 14,967.93 × 4,715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.59x = 70,583,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,583,369.43/9,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.90

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