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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.40, 14,954.42 and 4,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.40, 14,954.42 and 4,125.47 is: 6,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.40 : 14,954.42 = 4,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.40/14,954.42 = 4,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.40x = 14,954.42 × 4,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.40x = 61,693,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693,946.62/9,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.95

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