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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.64, 14,996.27 and 4,075.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.64, 14,996.27 and 4,075.25 is: 6,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.64 : 14,996.27 = 4,075.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.64/14,996.27 = 4,075.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.64x = 14,996.27 × 4,075.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.64x = 61,113,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113,484.52/9,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.18

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