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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.88, 14,928.12 and 4,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.88, 14,928.12 and 4,104.30 is: 6,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.88 : 14,928.12 = 4,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.88/14,928.12 = 4,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.88x = 14,928.12 × 4,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.88x = 61,269,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,482.92/9,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.19

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