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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.59, 14,974.44 and 6,650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.59, 14,974.44 and 6,650.11 is: 9,978.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.59 : 14,974.44 = 6,650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.59/14,974.44 = 6,650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.59x = 14,974.44 × 6,650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.59x = 99,581,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,581,673.19/9,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.53

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