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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.44, 13,027.43 and 3,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.44, 13,027.43 and 3,753.68 is: 5,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.44 : 13,027.43 = 3,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.44/13,027.43 = 3,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.44x = 13,027.43 × 3,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.44x = 48,900,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,900,747.69/8,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.31

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