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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.69, 14,921.19 and 3,375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.69, 14,921.19 and 3,375.23 is: 5,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.69 : 14,921.19 = 3,375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.69/14,921.19 = 3,375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.69x = 14,921.19 × 3,375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.69x = 50,362,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362,373.52/9,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.67

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