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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.54, 14,941.05 and 5,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.54, 14,941.05 and 5,027.64 is: 7,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.54 : 14,941.05 = 5,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.54/14,941.05 = 5,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.54x = 14,941.05 × 5,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.54x = 75,118,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,118,270.54/9,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.13

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