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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.46, 14,982.03 and 6,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.46, 14,982.03 and 6,708.42 is: 10,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.46 : 14,982.03 = 6,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.46/14,982.03 = 6,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.46x = 14,982.03 × 6,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.46x = 100,505,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,505,749.69/9,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.15

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