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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.36, 13,370.34 and 3,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.36, 13,370.34 and 3,069.92 is: 4,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.36 : 13,370.34 = 3,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.36/13,370.34 = 3,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.36x = 13,370.34 × 3,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.36x = 41,045,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,874.17/8,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.98

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