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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.31, 14,933.03 and 3,634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.31, 14,933.03 and 3,634.70 is: 5,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.31 : 14,933.03 = 3,634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.31/14,933.03 = 3,634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.31x = 14,933.03 × 3,634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.31x = 54,276,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276,991.30/9,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.07

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