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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.52, 14,901.80 and 4,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.52, 14,901.80 and 4,462.52 is: 6,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.52 : 14,901.80 = 4,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.52/14,901.80 = 4,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.52x = 14,901.80 × 4,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.52x = 66,499,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499,580.54/9,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.79

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