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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.41, 13,367.66 and 4,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.41, 13,367.66 and 4,753.64 is: 7,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.41 : 13,367.66 = 4,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.41/13,367.66 = 4,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.41x = 13,367.66 × 4,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.41x = 63,544,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,544,952.68/8,914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.34

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