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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.08, 14,932.65 and 2,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.08, 14,932.65 and 2,935.17 is: 4,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.08 : 14,932.65 = 2,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.08/14,932.65 = 2,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.08x = 14,932.65 × 2,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.08x = 43,829,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,829,940.30/9,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.77

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