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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.34, 14,936.52 and 3,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.34, 14,936.52 and 3,029.84 is: 4,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.34 : 14,936.52 = 3,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.34/14,936.52 = 3,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.34x = 14,936.52 × 3,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.34x = 45,255,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255,265.76/9,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.83

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