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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.93, 13,935.73 and 3,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.93, 13,935.73 and 3,049.30 is: 4,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.93 : 13,935.73 = 3,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.93/13,935.73 = 3,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.93x = 13,935.73 × 3,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.93x = 42,494,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,221.49/9,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.72

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