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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.51, 14,975.55 and 3,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.51, 14,975.55 and 3,410.55 is: 5,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.51 : 14,975.55 = 3,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.51/14,975.55 = 3,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.51x = 14,975.55 × 3,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.51x = 51,074,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,862.05/9,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.41

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