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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.67, 14,967.61 and 4,983.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.67, 14,967.61 and 4,983.47 is: 7,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.67 : 14,967.61 = 4,983.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.67/14,967.61 = 4,983.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.67x = 14,967.61 × 4,983.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.67x = 74,590,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590,702.45/9,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.27

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