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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.08, 14,922.29 and 3,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.08, 14,922.29 and 3,023.96 is: 4,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.08 : 14,922.29 = 3,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.08/14,922.29 = 3,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.08x = 14,922.29 × 3,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.08x = 45,124,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124,341.02/9,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.62

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