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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.03, 15,003.20 and 5,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.03, 15,003.20 and 5,069.07 is: 7,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.03 : 15,003.20 = 5,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.03/15,003.20 = 5,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.03x = 15,003.20 × 5,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.03x = 76,052,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,271.02/9,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.25

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