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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.28, 14,927.98 and 3,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.28, 14,927.98 and 3,024.84 is: 4,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.28 : 14,927.98 = 3,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.28/14,927.98 = 3,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.28x = 14,927.98 × 3,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.28x = 45,154,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,751.02/9,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.04

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