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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.23, 13,040.11 and 4,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.23, 13,040.11 and 4,013.48 is: 6,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.23 : 13,040.11 = 4,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.23/13,040.11 = 4,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.23x = 13,040.11 × 4,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.23x = 52,336,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,220.68/8,691.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.73

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