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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.01, 14,903.70 and 3,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.01, 14,903.70 and 3,363.59 is: 5,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.01 : 14,903.70 = 3,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.01/14,903.70 = 3,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.01x = 14,903.70 × 3,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.01x = 50,129,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,960.93/9,942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.24

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