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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.59, 14,932.23 and 2,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.59, 14,932.23 and 2,935.02 is: 4,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.59 : 14,932.23 = 2,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.59/14,932.23 = 2,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.59x = 14,932.23 × 2,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.59x = 43,826,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,826,393.69/9,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.31

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