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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.07, 13,113.36 and 4,003.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.07, 13,113.36 and 4,003.07 is: 5,999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.07 : 13,113.36 = 4,003.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.07/13,113.36 = 4,003.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.07x = 13,113.36 × 4,003.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.07x = 52,493,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,632.45/8,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.22

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