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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.44, 14,890.34 and 6,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.44, 14,890.34 and 6,004.98 is: 8,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.44 : 14,890.34 = 6,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.44/14,890.34 = 6,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.44x = 14,890.34 × 6,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.44x = 89,416,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,416,193.89/9,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.25

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