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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.71, 13,010.11 and 3,990.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.71, 13,010.11 and 3,990.22 is: 5,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.71 : 13,010.11 = 3,990.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.71/13,010.11 = 3,990.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.71x = 13,010.11 × 3,990.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.71x = 51,913,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,913,151.69/8,674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,984.43

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