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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.92, 13,391.10 and 3,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.92, 13,391.10 and 3,083.58 is: 4,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.92 : 13,391.10 = 3,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.92/13,391.10 = 3,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.92x = 13,391.10 × 3,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.92x = 41,292,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292,528.14/8,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.62

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