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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.00, 13,383.38 and 3,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.00, 13,383.38 and 3,374.23 is: 5,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.00 : 13,383.38 = 3,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.00/13,383.38 = 3,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.00x = 13,383.38 × 3,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.00x = 45,158,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158,577.27/8,921.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.05

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