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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.59, 14,931.88 and 4,104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.59, 14,931.88 and 4,104.77 is: 6,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.59 : 14,931.88 = 4,104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.59/14,931.88 = 4,104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.59x = 14,931.88 × 4,104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.59x = 61,291,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291,848.15/9,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.15

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