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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.96, 14,933.94 and 4,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.96, 14,933.94 and 4,106.14 is: 6,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.96 : 14,933.94 = 4,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.96/14,933.94 = 4,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.96x = 14,933.94 × 4,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.96x = 61,320,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320,848.39/9,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.21

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