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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.41, 14,927.01 and 3,712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.41, 14,927.01 and 3,712.75 is: 5,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.41 : 14,927.01 = 3,712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.41/14,927.01 = 3,712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.41x = 14,927.01 × 3,712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.41x = 55,420,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420,236.57/9,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.41

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