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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.76, 14,925.05 and 4,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.76, 14,925.05 and 4,105.82 is: 6,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.76 : 14,925.05 = 4,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.76/14,925.05 = 4,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.76x = 14,925.05 × 4,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.76x = 61,279,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279,473.64/9,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.89

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