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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.56, 14,933.38 and 3,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.56, 14,933.38 and 3,030.06 is: 4,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.56 : 14,933.38 = 3,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.56/14,933.38 = 3,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.56x = 14,933.38 × 3,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.56x = 45,249,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,037.40/9,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.10

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