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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.69, 13,013.33 and 3,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.69, 13,013.33 and 3,744.09 is: 5,619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.69 : 13,013.33 = 3,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.69/13,013.33 = 3,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.69x = 13,013.33 × 3,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.69x = 48,723,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723,060.00/8,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.28

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