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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.20, 14,953.38 and 2,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.20, 14,953.38 and 2,946.93 is: 4,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.20 : 14,953.38 = 2,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.20/14,953.38 = 2,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.20x = 14,953.38 × 2,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.20x = 44,066,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,066,564.12/9,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.16

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