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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.03, 15,001.70 and 5,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.03, 15,001.70 and 5,068.07 is: 7,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.03 : 15,001.70 = 5,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.03/15,001.70 = 5,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.03x = 15,001.70 × 5,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.03x = 76,029,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,029,677.88/9,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.75

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