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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.16, 13,389.72 and 3,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.16, 13,389.72 and 3,663.44 is: 5,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.16 : 13,389.72 = 3,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.16/13,389.72 = 3,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.16x = 13,389.72 × 3,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.16x = 49,052,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052,435.84/8,926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.36

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