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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.72, 13,370.04 and 3,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.72, 13,370.04 and 3,070.20 is: 4,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.72 : 13,370.04 = 3,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.72/13,370.04 = 3,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.72x = 13,370.04 × 3,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.72x = 41,048,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048,696.81/8,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.11

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