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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.04, 14,955.90 and 5,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.04, 14,955.90 and 5,038.24 is: 7,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.04 : 14,955.90 = 5,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.04/14,955.90 = 5,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.04x = 14,955.90 × 5,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.04x = 75,351,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,351,413.62/9,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.09

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