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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.43, 14,994.84 and 5,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.43, 14,994.84 and 5,063.51 is: 7,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.43 : 14,994.84 = 5,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.43/14,994.84 = 5,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.43x = 14,994.84 × 5,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.43x = 75,926,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926,522.29/9,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.93

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