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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.63, 14,950.58 and 3,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.63, 14,950.58 and 3,396.13 is: 5,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.63 : 14,950.58 = 3,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.63/14,950.58 = 3,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.63x = 14,950.58 × 3,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.63x = 50,774,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774,058.90/9,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.92

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