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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.92, 13,346.84 and 3,634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.92, 13,346.84 and 3,634.11 is: 5,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.92 : 13,346.84 = 3,634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.92/13,346.84 = 3,634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.92x = 13,346.84 × 3,634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.92x = 48,503,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503,893.80/8,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.92

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