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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.62, 14,935.59 and 3,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.62, 14,935.59 and 3,029.94 is: 4,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.62 : 14,935.59 = 3,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.62/14,935.59 = 3,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.62x = 14,935.59 × 3,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.62x = 45,253,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,892.86/9,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.56

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