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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.44, 14,934.92 and 4,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.44, 14,934.92 and 4,113.28 is: 6,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.44 : 14,934.92 = 4,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.44/14,934.92 = 4,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.44x = 14,934.92 × 4,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.44x = 61,431,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431,507.74/9,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.41

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