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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.76, 13,952.84 and 3,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.76, 13,952.84 and 3,062.55 is: 4,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.76 : 13,952.84 = 3,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.76/13,952.84 = 3,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.76x = 13,952.84 × 3,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.76x = 42,731,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,731,270.14/9,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.38

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