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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.67, 14,954.85 and 4,125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.67, 14,954.85 and 4,125.69 is: 6,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.67 : 14,954.85 = 4,125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.67/14,954.85 = 4,125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.67x = 14,954.85 × 4,125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.67x = 61,699,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,075.10/9,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.30

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