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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.42, 14,934.39 and 3,381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.42, 14,934.39 and 3,381.13 is: 5,072.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.42 : 14,934.39 = 3,381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.42/14,934.39 = 3,381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.42x = 14,934.39 × 3,381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.42x = 50,495,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,495,114.06/9,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.63

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