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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.93, 13,045.61 and 4,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.93, 13,045.61 and 4,017.18 is: 6,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.93 : 13,045.61 = 4,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.93/13,045.61 = 4,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.93x = 13,045.61 × 4,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.93x = 52,406,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406,543.49/8,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.25

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