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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.41, 14,933.57 and 3,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.41, 14,933.57 and 3,290.64 is: 4,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.41 : 14,933.57 = 3,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.41/14,933.57 = 3,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.41x = 14,933.57 × 3,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.41x = 49,140,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,986.33/9,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.61

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