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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.77, 13,964.86 and 3,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.77, 13,964.86 and 3,069.15 is: 4,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.77 : 13,964.86 = 3,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.77/13,964.86 = 3,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.77x = 13,964.86 × 3,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.77x = 42,860,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,250.07/9,308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.29

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