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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.68, 13,938.48 and 3,135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.68, 13,938.48 and 3,135.36 is: 4,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.68 : 13,938.48 = 3,135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.68/13,938.48 = 3,135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.68x = 13,938.48 × 3,135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.68x = 43,702,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,152.65/9,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.34

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