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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.03, 13,362.14 and 3,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.03, 13,362.14 and 3,360.97 is: 5,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.03 : 13,362.14 = 3,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.03/13,362.14 = 3,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.03x = 13,362.14 × 3,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.03x = 44,909,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909,701.47/8,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.62

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