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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.93, 13,948.40 and 3,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.93, 13,948.40 and 3,056.13 is: 4,584.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.93 : 13,948.40 = 3,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.93/13,948.40 = 3,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.93x = 13,948.40 × 3,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.93x = 42,628,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,108.41/9,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.69

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