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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.54, 14,931.81 and 3,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.54, 14,931.81 and 3,029.10 is: 4,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.54 : 14,931.81 = 3,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.54/14,931.81 = 3,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.54x = 14,931.81 × 3,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.54x = 45,229,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229,945.67/9,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.65

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