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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.04, 14,994.80 and 3,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.04, 14,994.80 and 3,070.24 is: 4,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.04 : 14,994.80 = 3,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.04/14,994.80 = 3,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.04x = 14,994.80 × 3,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.04x = 46,037,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,634.75/9,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.05

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