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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.83, 13,951.80 and 3,061.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.83, 13,951.80 and 3,061.77 is: 4,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.83 : 13,951.80 = 3,061.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.83/13,951.80 = 3,061.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.83x = 13,951.80 × 3,061.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.83x = 42,717,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,717,202.69/9,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.33

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