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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.64, 14,995.44 and 4,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.64, 14,995.44 and 4,451.92 is: 6,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.64 : 14,995.44 = 4,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.64/14,995.44 = 4,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.64x = 14,995.44 × 4,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.64x = 66,758,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758,499.24/9,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.43

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