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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.04, 14,954.26 and 3,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.04, 14,954.26 and 3,043.08 is: 4,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.04 : 14,954.26 = 3,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.04/14,954.26 = 3,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.04x = 14,954.26 × 3,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.04x = 45,507,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507,009.52/9,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.29

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