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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.84, 14,932.80 and 3,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.84, 14,932.80 and 3,029.52 is: 4,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.84 : 14,932.80 = 3,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.84/14,932.80 = 3,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.84x = 14,932.80 × 3,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.84x = 45,239,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,216.26/9,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.44

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