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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.41, 13,964.67 and 3,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.41, 13,964.67 and 3,068.17 is: 4,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.41 : 13,964.67 = 3,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.41/13,964.67 = 3,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.41x = 13,964.67 × 3,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.41x = 42,845,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845,981.55/9,308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.93

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