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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.62, 14,923.71 and 7,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.62, 14,923.71 and 7,370.10 is: 11,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.62 : 14,923.71 = 7,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.62/14,923.71 = 7,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.62x = 14,923.71 × 7,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.62x = 109,989,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,989,235.07/9,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.95

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