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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.54, 13,942.84 and 3,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.54, 13,942.84 and 3,058.89 is: 4,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.54 : 13,942.84 = 3,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.54/13,942.84 = 3,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.54x = 13,942.84 × 3,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.54x = 42,649,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,613.85/9,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.71

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