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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.87, 14,934.46 and 3,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.87, 14,934.46 and 3,029.19 is: 4,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.87 : 14,934.46 = 3,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.87/14,934.46 = 3,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.87x = 14,934.46 × 3,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.87x = 45,239,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,287.12/9,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.44

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