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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.44, 14,950.58 and 3,304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.44, 14,950.58 and 3,304.53 is: 4,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.44 : 14,950.58 = 3,304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.44/14,950.58 = 3,304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.44x = 14,950.58 × 3,304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.44x = 49,404,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,404,623.60/9,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.11

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