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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.85, 14,933.84 and 4,112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.85, 14,933.84 and 4,112.37 is: 6,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.85 : 14,933.84 = 4,112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.85/14,933.84 = 4,112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.85x = 14,933.84 × 4,112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.85x = 61,413,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413,455.04/9,955.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.58

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