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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.84, 13,371.66 and 3,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.84, 13,371.66 and 3,069.68 is: 4,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.84 : 13,371.66 = 3,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.84/13,371.66 = 3,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.84x = 13,371.66 × 3,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.84x = 41,046,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046,717.27/8,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.83

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