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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.34, 13,093.52 and 7,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.34, 13,093.52 and 7,068.28 is: 10,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.34 : 13,093.52 = 7,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.34/13,093.52 = 7,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.34x = 13,093.52 × 7,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.34x = 92,548,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,548,665.55/8,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.47

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