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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.94, 13,949.43 and 3,458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.94, 13,949.43 and 3,458.98 is: 5,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.94 : 13,949.43 = 3,458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.94/13,949.43 = 3,458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.94x = 13,949.43 × 3,458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.94x = 48,250,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,799.38/9,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.06

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