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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.64, 13,946.44 and 3,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.64, 13,946.44 and 3,058.24 is: 4,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.64 : 13,946.44 = 3,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.64/13,946.44 = 3,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.64x = 13,946.44 × 3,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.64x = 42,651,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,560.67/9,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.37

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