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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.63, 13,951.86 and 3,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.63, 13,951.86 and 3,058.11 is: 4,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.63 : 13,951.86 = 3,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.63/13,951.86 = 3,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.63x = 13,951.86 × 3,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.63x = 42,666,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666,322.58/9,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.47

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