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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.33, 14,967.39 and 3,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.33, 14,967.39 and 3,404.57 is: 5,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.33 : 14,967.39 = 3,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.33/14,967.39 = 3,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.33x = 14,967.39 × 3,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.33x = 50,957,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,957,526.97/9,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.33

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