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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.21, 14,965.74 and 4,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.21, 14,965.74 and 4,054.02 is: 6,081.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.21 : 14,965.74 = 4,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.21/14,965.74 = 4,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.21x = 14,965.74 × 4,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.21x = 60,671,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,409.27/9,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.00

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