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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.73, 14,980.19 and 4,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.73, 14,980.19 and 4,068.08 is: 6,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.73 : 14,980.19 = 4,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.73/14,980.19 = 4,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.73x = 14,980.19 × 4,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.73x = 60,940,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940,611.34/9,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.88

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