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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.43, 14,927.81 and 3,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.43, 14,927.81 and 3,024.75 is: 4,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.43 : 14,927.81 = 3,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.43/14,927.81 = 3,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.43x = 14,927.81 × 3,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.43x = 45,152,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,878.17/9,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.78

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