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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.81, 14,910.28 and 3,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.81, 14,910.28 and 3,016.31 is: 4,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.81 : 14,910.28 = 3,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.81/14,910.28 = 3,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.81x = 14,910.28 × 3,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.81x = 44,973,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,944.57/9,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.72

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