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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.81, 14,943.65 and 3,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.81, 14,943.65 and 3,035.31 is: 4,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.81 : 14,943.65 = 3,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.81/14,943.65 = 3,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.81x = 14,943.65 × 3,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.81x = 45,358,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358,595.10/9,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.71

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