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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.07, 13,048.92 and 3,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.07, 13,048.92 and 3,503.94 is: 5,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.07 : 13,048.92 = 3,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.07/13,048.92 = 3,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.07x = 13,048.92 × 3,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.07x = 45,722,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,632.74/8,698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.64

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