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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.97, 13,944.75 and 3,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.97, 13,944.75 and 3,057.19 is: 4,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.97 : 13,944.75 = 3,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.97/13,944.75 = 3,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.97x = 13,944.75 × 3,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.97x = 42,631,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,680.53/9,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.55

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