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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.31, 13,965.46 and 3,070.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.31, 13,965.46 and 3,070.87 is: 4,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.31 : 13,965.46 = 3,070.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.31/13,965.46 = 3,070.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.31x = 13,965.46 × 3,070.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.31x = 42,886,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886,112.15/9,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.31

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