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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.04, 13,352.46 and 3,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.04, 13,352.46 and 3,970.02 is: 5,954.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.04 : 13,352.46 = 3,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.04/13,352.46 = 3,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.04x = 13,352.46 × 3,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.04x = 53,009,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009,533.25/8,903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.09

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