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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.83, 13,387.01 and 3,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.83, 13,387.01 and 3,377.32 is: 5,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.83 : 13,387.01 = 3,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.83/13,387.01 = 3,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.83x = 13,387.01 × 3,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.83x = 45,212,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212,166.26/8,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.75

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