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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.61, 14,903.72 and 6,048.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.61, 14,903.72 and 6,048.17 is: 9,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.61 : 14,903.72 = 6,048.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.61/14,903.72 = 6,048.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.61x = 14,903.72 × 6,048.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.61x = 90,140,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140,201.95/9,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.21

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