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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.95, 14,995.67 and 5,064.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.95, 14,995.67 and 5,064.05 is: 7,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.95 : 14,995.67 = 5,064.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.95/14,995.67 = 5,064.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.95x = 14,995.67 × 5,064.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.95x = 75,938,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,938,834.83/9,990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.77

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