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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.69, 13,357.34 and 3,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.69, 13,357.34 and 3,356.73 is: 5,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.69 : 13,357.34 = 3,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.69/13,357.34 = 3,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.69x = 13,357.34 × 3,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.69x = 44,836,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,836,967.11/8,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.21

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