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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.84, 13,960.82 and 3,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.84, 13,960.82 and 3,067.78 is: 4,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.84 : 13,960.82 = 3,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.84/13,960.82 = 3,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.84x = 13,960.82 × 3,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.84x = 42,828,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828,724.38/9,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.35

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