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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.46, 14,928.52 and 3,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.46, 14,928.52 and 3,289.72 is: 4,933.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.46 : 14,928.52 = 3,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.46/14,928.52 = 3,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.46x = 14,928.52 × 3,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.46x = 49,110,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,650.81/9,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.53

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