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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.29, 14,930.89 and 3,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.29, 14,930.89 and 3,028.25 is: 4,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.29 : 14,930.89 = 3,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.29/14,930.89 = 3,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.29x = 14,930.89 × 3,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.29x = 45,214,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,467.64/9,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.21

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