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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.24, 14,924.70 and 2,932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.24, 14,924.70 and 2,932.34 is: 4,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.24 : 14,924.70 = 2,932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.24/14,924.70 = 2,932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.24x = 14,924.70 × 2,932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.24x = 43,764,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,764,220.17/9,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.98

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