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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.36, 14,933.88 and 3,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.36, 14,933.88 and 3,029.88 is: 4,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.36 : 14,933.88 = 3,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.36/14,933.88 = 3,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.36x = 14,933.88 × 3,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.36x = 45,247,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247,864.33/9,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.08

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