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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.84, 13,948.21 and 3,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.84, 13,948.21 and 3,059.93 is: 4,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.84 : 13,948.21 = 3,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.84/13,948.21 = 3,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.84x = 13,948.21 × 3,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.84x = 42,680,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680,476.48/9,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.38

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