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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.58, 13,341.72 and 3,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.58, 13,341.72 and 3,347.30 is: 5,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.58 : 13,341.72 = 3,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.58/13,341.72 = 3,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.58x = 13,341.72 × 3,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.58x = 44,658,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,658,739.36/8,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.46

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