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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.93, 13,934.23 and 3,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.93, 13,934.23 and 3,048.30 is: 4,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.93 : 13,934.23 = 3,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.93/13,934.23 = 3,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.93x = 13,934.23 × 3,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.93x = 42,475,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,475,705.69/9,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.21

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