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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.39, 13,943.01 and 3,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.39, 13,943.01 and 3,375.15 is: 5,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.39 : 13,943.01 = 3,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.39/13,943.01 = 3,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.39x = 13,943.01 × 3,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.39x = 47,059,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,750.20/9,299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.52

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