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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.54, 14,901.83 and 3,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.54, 14,901.83 and 3,695.92 is: 5,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.54 : 14,901.83 = 3,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.54/14,901.83 = 3,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.54x = 14,901.83 × 3,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.54x = 55,075,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,075,971.53/9,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.89

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