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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.95, 14,984.27 and 4,149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.95, 14,984.27 and 4,149.01 is: 6,222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.95 : 14,984.27 = 4,149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.95/14,984.27 = 4,149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.95x = 14,984.27 × 4,149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.95x = 62,169,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,169,886.07/9,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.00

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