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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.55, 15,004.04 and 9,393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.55, 15,004.04 and 9,393.77 is: 14,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.55 : 15,004.04 = 9,393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.55/15,004.04 = 9,393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.55x = 15,004.04 × 9,393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.55x = 140,944,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,944,491.37/9,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.32

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