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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.89, 14,943.06 and 5,028.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.89, 14,943.06 and 5,028.99 is: 7,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.89 : 14,943.06 = 5,028.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.89/14,943.06 = 5,028.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.89x = 14,943.06 × 5,028.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.89x = 75,148,499.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,148,499.31/9,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.14

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