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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.81, 14,934.65 and 3,029.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.81, 14,934.65 and 3,029.31 is: 4,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.81 : 14,934.65 = 3,029.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.81/14,934.65 = 3,029.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.81x = 14,934.65 × 3,029.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.81x = 45,241,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,669.44/9,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.70

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