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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.65, 14,934.71 and 3,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.65, 14,934.71 and 3,383.72 is: 5,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.65 : 14,934.71 = 3,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.65/14,934.71 = 3,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.65x = 14,934.71 × 3,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.65x = 50,534,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534,876.92/9,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.00

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