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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.03, 13,958.10 and 3,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.03, 13,958.10 and 3,063.79 is: 4,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.03 : 13,958.10 = 3,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.03/13,958.10 = 3,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.03x = 13,958.10 × 3,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.03x = 42,764,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764,687.20/9,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.36

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