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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.71, 14,920.95 and 2,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.71, 14,920.95 and 2,926.82 is: 4,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.71 : 14,920.95 = 2,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.71/14,920.95 = 2,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.71x = 14,920.95 × 2,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.71x = 43,670,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670,860.27/9,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.60

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