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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.59, 14,984.60 and 6,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.59, 14,984.60 and 6,488.10 is: 9,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.59 : 14,984.60 = 6,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.59/14,984.60 = 6,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.59x = 14,984.60 × 6,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.59x = 97,221,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,221,550.82/9,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.42

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