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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.76, 13,090.08 and 3,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.76, 13,090.08 and 3,463.38 is: 5,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.76 : 13,090.08 = 3,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.76/13,090.08 = 3,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.76x = 13,090.08 × 3,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.76x = 45,335,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,335,921.27/8,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.05

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