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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.48, 13,340.92 and 3,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.48, 13,340.92 and 3,695.52 is: 5,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.48 : 13,340.92 = 3,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.48/13,340.92 = 3,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.48x = 13,340.92 × 3,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.48x = 49,301,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,636.68/8,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.19

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