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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.90, 14,955.18 and 4,125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.90, 14,955.18 and 4,125.97 is: 6,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.90 : 14,955.18 = 4,125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.90/14,955.18 = 4,125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.90x = 14,955.18 × 4,125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.90x = 61,704,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704,528.62/9,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.70

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