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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.86, 13,383.72 and 3,376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.86, 13,383.72 and 3,376.11 is: 5,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.86 : 13,383.72 = 3,376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.86/13,383.72 = 3,376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.86x = 13,383.72 × 3,376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.86x = 45,184,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,910.93/8,922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.95

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