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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.92, 13,341.36 and 3,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.92, 13,341.36 and 3,963.90 is: 5,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.92 : 13,341.36 = 3,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.92/13,341.36 = 3,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.92x = 13,341.36 × 3,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.92x = 52,883,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883,816.90/8,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.06

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