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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.52, 14,852.42 and 3,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.52, 14,852.42 and 3,329.94 is: 4,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.52 : 14,852.42 = 3,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.52/14,852.42 = 3,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.52x = 14,852.42 × 3,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.52x = 49,457,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,667.45/9,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.94

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