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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.44, 13,290.90 and 3,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.44, 13,290.90 and 3,927.54 is: 5,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.44 : 13,290.90 = 3,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.44/13,290.90 = 3,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.44x = 13,290.90 × 3,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.44x = 52,200,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,541.39/8,854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.41

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