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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.15, 13,958.63 and 3,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.15, 13,958.63 and 3,062.61 is: 4,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.15 : 13,958.63 = 3,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.15/13,958.63 = 3,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.15x = 13,958.63 × 3,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.15x = 42,749,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749,836.00/9,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.21

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