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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.79, 13,948.86 and 3,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.79, 13,948.86 and 3,064.17 is: 4,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.79 : 13,948.86 = 3,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.79/13,948.86 = 3,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.79x = 13,948.86 × 3,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.79x = 42,741,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,678.35/9,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.02

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