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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.13, 14,932.94 and 4,109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.13, 14,932.94 and 4,109.13 is: 6,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.13 : 14,932.94 = 4,109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.13/14,932.94 = 4,109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.13x = 14,932.94 × 4,109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.13x = 61,361,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,361,371.20/9,959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.32

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