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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.94, 13,022.70 and 3,750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.94, 13,022.70 and 3,750.34 is: 5,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.94 : 13,022.70 = 3,750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.94/13,022.70 = 3,750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.94x = 13,022.70 × 3,750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.94x = 48,839,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,839,552.72/8,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.66

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