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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.70, 14,945.55 and 5,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.70, 14,945.55 and 5,355.70 is: 8,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.70 : 14,945.55 = 5,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.70/14,945.55 = 5,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.70x = 14,945.55 × 5,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.70x = 80,043,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,043,882.14/9,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.55

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