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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.64, 13,961.32 and 3,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.64, 13,961.32 and 3,068.52 is: 4,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.64 : 13,961.32 = 3,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.64/13,961.32 = 3,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.64x = 13,961.32 × 3,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.64x = 42,840,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,589.65/9,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.24

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