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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.79, 13,948.46 and 3,455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.79, 13,948.46 and 3,455.61 is: 5,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.79 : 13,948.46 = 3,455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.79/13,948.46 = 3,455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.79x = 13,948.46 × 3,455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.79x = 48,200,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200,420.58/9,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.96

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