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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.29, 14,929.39 and 3,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.29, 14,929.39 and 3,027.25 is: 4,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.29 : 14,929.39 = 3,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.29/14,929.39 = 3,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.29x = 14,929.39 × 3,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.29x = 45,194,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,995.88/9,953.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.71

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