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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.14, 14,950.41 and 3,304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.14, 14,950.41 and 3,304.11 is: 4,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.14 : 14,950.41 = 3,304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.14/14,950.41 = 3,304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.14x = 14,950.41 × 3,304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.14x = 49,397,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,799.19/9,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.07

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