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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.04, 14,933.82 and 3,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.04, 14,933.82 and 3,029.92 is: 4,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.04 : 14,933.82 = 3,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.04/14,933.82 = 3,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.04x = 14,933.82 × 3,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.04x = 45,248,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248,279.89/9,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.35

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