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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.04, 13,063.52 and 3,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.04, 13,063.52 and 3,511.28 is: 5,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.04 : 13,063.52 = 3,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.04/13,063.52 = 3,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.04x = 13,063.52 × 3,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.04x = 45,869,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869,676.51/8,709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.90

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