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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.98, 14,961.41 and 7,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.98, 14,961.41 and 7,362.45 is: 11,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.98 : 14,961.41 = 7,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.98/14,961.41 = 7,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.98x = 14,961.41 × 7,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.98x = 110,152,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,152,558.25/9,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.69

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