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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.74, 13,344.41 and 4,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.74, 13,344.41 and 4,512.02 is: 6,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.74 : 13,344.41 = 4,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.74/13,344.41 = 4,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.74x = 13,344.41 × 4,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.74x = 60,210,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,210,189.37/8,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.43

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