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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.97, 13,391.42 and 7,081.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.97, 13,391.42 and 7,081.43 is: 10,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.97 : 13,391.42 = 7,081.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.97/13,391.42 = 7,081.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.97x = 13,391.42 × 7,081.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.97x = 94,830,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830,300.97/8,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.48

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