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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.63, 13,401.75 and 7,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.63, 13,401.75 and 7,675.09 is: 11,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.63 : 13,401.75 = 7,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.63/13,401.75 = 7,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.63x = 13,401.75 × 7,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.63x = 102,859,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,859,632.68/8,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.53

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