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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.94, 14,939.34 and 3,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.94, 14,939.34 and 3,032.44 is: 4,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.94 : 14,939.34 = 3,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.94/14,939.34 = 3,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.94x = 14,939.34 × 3,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.94x = 45,302,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302,652.19/9,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.40

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