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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.73, 14,978.69 and 4,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.73, 14,978.69 and 4,067.08 is: 6,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.73 : 14,978.69 = 4,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.73/14,978.69 = 4,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.73x = 14,978.69 × 4,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.73x = 60,919,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919,487.99/9,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.38

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