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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.46, 13,946.15 and 3,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.46, 13,946.15 and 3,058.55 is: 4,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.46 : 13,946.15 = 3,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.46/13,946.15 = 3,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.46x = 13,946.15 × 3,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.46x = 42,654,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654,959.08/9,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.32

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