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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.67, 14,949.28 and 3,303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.67, 14,949.28 and 3,303.94 is: 4,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.67 : 14,949.28 = 3,303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.67/14,949.28 = 3,303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.67x = 14,949.28 × 3,303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.67x = 49,391,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,528.24/9,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.68

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