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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.02, 14,987.88 and 3,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.02, 14,987.88 and 3,415.44 is: 5,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.02 : 14,987.88 = 3,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.02/14,987.88 = 3,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.02x = 14,987.88 × 3,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.02x = 51,190,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,190,204.87/9,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.62

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