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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.84, 14,954.10 and 3,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.84, 14,954.10 and 3,042.34 is: 4,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.84 : 14,954.10 = 3,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.84/14,954.10 = 3,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.84x = 14,954.10 × 3,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.84x = 45,495,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,456.59/9,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.22

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