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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.04, 14,964.98 and 4,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.04, 14,964.98 and 4,977.30 is: 7,455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.04 : 14,964.98 = 4,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.04/14,964.98 = 4,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.04x = 14,964.98 × 4,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.04x = 74,485,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,485,194.95/9,990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.95

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