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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.73, 14,928.41 and 3,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.73, 14,928.41 and 3,710.76 is: 5,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.73 : 14,928.41 = 3,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.73/14,928.41 = 3,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.73x = 14,928.41 × 3,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.73x = 55,395,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,395,746.69/9,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.00

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