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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.98, 14,931.32 and 3,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.98, 14,931.32 and 3,290.64 is: 4,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.98 : 14,931.32 = 3,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.98/14,931.32 = 3,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.98x = 14,931.32 × 3,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.98x = 49,133,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133,598.84/9,953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.08

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