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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.97, 14,934.00 and 4,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.97, 14,934.00 and 4,032.97 is: 6,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.97 : 14,934.00 = 4,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.97/14,934.00 = 4,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.97x = 14,934.00 × 4,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.97x = 60,228,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,228,413.09/9,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.48

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