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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.33, 13,104.88 and 4,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.33, 13,104.88 and 4,064.29 is: 6,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.33 : 13,104.88 = 4,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.33/13,104.88 = 4,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.33x = 13,104.88 × 4,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.33x = 53,261,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261,967.21/8,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.12

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