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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.82, 14,928.09 and 4,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.82, 14,928.09 and 4,104.24 is: 6,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.82 : 14,928.09 = 4,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.82/14,928.09 = 4,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.82x = 14,928.09 × 4,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.82x = 61,268,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,464.10/9,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.13

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