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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.95, 14,994.52 and 4,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.95, 14,994.52 and 4,733.91 is: 7,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.95 : 14,994.52 = 4,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.95/14,994.52 = 4,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.95x = 14,994.52 × 4,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.95x = 70,982,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,982,696.34/10,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.89

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