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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.71, 14,997.24 and 4,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.71, 14,997.24 and 4,150.33 is: 6,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.71 : 14,997.24 = 4,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.71/14,997.24 = 4,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.71x = 14,997.24 × 4,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.71x = 62,243,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,457.60/9,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.26

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