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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.92, 13,364.64 and 3,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.92, 13,364.64 and 3,066.96 is: 4,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.92 : 13,364.64 = 3,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.92/13,364.64 = 3,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.92x = 13,364.64 × 3,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.92x = 40,988,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988,816.29/8,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.32

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