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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.21, 14,931.32 and 4,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.21, 14,931.32 and 4,104.39 is: 6,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.21 : 14,931.32 = 4,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.21/14,931.32 = 4,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.21x = 14,931.32 × 4,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.21x = 61,283,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283,939.97/9,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.59

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