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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.56, 13,940.38 and 3,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.56, 13,940.38 and 3,054.13 is: 4,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.56 : 13,940.38 = 3,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.56/13,940.38 = 3,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.56x = 13,940.38 × 3,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.56x = 42,575,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,732.35/9,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.22

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