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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.92, 13,363.90 and 2,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.92, 13,363.90 and 2,751.40 is: 4,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.92 : 13,363.90 = 2,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.92/13,363.90 = 2,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.92x = 13,363.90 × 2,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.92x = 36,769,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769,434.46/8,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.19

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