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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.76, 14,921.31 and 3,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.76, 14,921.31 and 3,375.34 is: 5,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.76 : 14,921.31 = 3,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.76/14,921.31 = 3,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.76x = 14,921.31 × 3,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.76x = 50,364,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364,494.50/9,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.85

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