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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.29, 13,042.46 and 2,769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.29, 13,042.46 and 2,769.10 is: 4,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.29 : 13,042.46 = 2,769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.29/13,042.46 = 2,769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.29x = 13,042.46 × 2,769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.29x = 36,115,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,115,875.99/8,694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.98

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