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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.96, 13,060.98 and 3,508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.96, 13,060.98 and 3,508.44 is: 5,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.96 : 13,060.98 = 3,508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.96/13,060.98 = 3,508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.96x = 13,060.98 × 3,508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.96x = 45,823,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,664.67/8,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.69

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