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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.04, 14,956.48 and 2,949.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.04, 14,956.48 and 2,949.23 is: 4,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.04 : 14,956.48 = 2,949.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.04/14,956.48 = 2,949.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.04x = 14,956.48 × 2,949.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.04x = 44,110,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110,140.59/9,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.71

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