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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.03, 13,947.59 and 3,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.03, 13,947.59 and 3,056.79 is: 4,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.03 : 13,947.59 = 3,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.03/13,947.59 = 3,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.03x = 13,947.59 × 3,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.03x = 42,634,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,835.13/9,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.86

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