Step 1:

Multiply the numerators: 

\(1 \times 3 = 3\).  
 

Step 2:

Multiply the denominators: 

\(4 \times 1 = 4\).  
 

Step 3:

The result is \(\frac { 3} { 4} \).

Supplemental Knowledge:

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, you can follow these steps: 
1. Turn a whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1.
2. Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together. 
3. Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) together. 
4. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Given the problem \(\frac { 1} { 4} \times 3\):

1. Convert 3 to a fraction: 
\[3 = \frac { 3} { 1} \]

2. Multiply the numerators: 
\[1 \times 3 = 3\]

3. Multiply the denominators: 
\[4 \times 1 = 4\]

So, 
\[\frac { 1} { 4} \times 3 = \frac { 3} { 4} \]

The result is already in its simplest form.

Applied Knowledge:

Multiplying fractions is useful in numerous practical settings, from cooking or baking when necessary, to construction when measuring materials or converting units. Understanding multiplication can come in handy at work as well.

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