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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.54, 14,951.12 and 3,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.54, 14,951.12 and 3,727.85 is: 5,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.54 : 14,951.12 = 3,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.54/14,951.12 = 3,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.54x = 14,951.12 × 3,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.54x = 55,735,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735,439.30/9,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.94

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