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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.64, 14,945.46 and 3,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.64, 14,945.46 and 3,038.08 is: 4,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.64 : 14,945.46 = 3,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.64/14,945.46 = 3,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.64x = 14,945.46 × 3,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.64x = 45,405,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405,503.12/9,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.12

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