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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.84, 13,386.56 and 3,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.84, 13,386.56 and 3,079.48 is: 4,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.84 : 13,386.56 = 3,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.84/13,386.56 = 3,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.84x = 13,386.56 × 3,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.84x = 41,223,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,223,643.79/8,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.01

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