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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.44, 13,951.36 and 3,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.44, 13,951.36 and 3,059.47 is: 4,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.44 : 13,951.36 = 3,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.44/13,951.36 = 3,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.44x = 13,951.36 × 3,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.44x = 42,683,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683,767.38/9,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.93

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