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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.05, 13,035.27 and 4,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.05, 13,035.27 and 4,007.73 is: 6,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.05 : 13,035.27 = 4,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.05/13,035.27 = 4,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.05x = 13,035.27 × 4,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.05x = 52,241,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,842.64/8,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.16

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