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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.44, 14,936.04 and 3,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.44, 14,936.04 and 3,029.76 is: 4,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.44 : 14,936.04 = 3,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.44/14,936.04 = 3,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.44x = 14,936.04 × 3,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.44x = 45,252,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,616.55/9,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.52

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