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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.80, 14,891.80 and 3,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.80, 14,891.80 and 3,355.20 is: 5,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.80 : 14,891.80 = 3,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.80/14,891.80 = 3,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.80x = 14,891.80 × 3,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.80x = 49,964,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,964,967.36/9,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.31

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