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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.95, 14,941.66 and 5,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.95, 14,941.66 and 5,028.06 is: 7,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.95 : 14,941.66 = 5,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.95/14,941.66 = 5,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.95x = 14,941.66 × 5,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.95x = 75,127,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,127,562.98/9,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.75

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