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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.92, 13,393.08 and 3,381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.92, 13,393.08 and 3,381.96 is: 5,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.92 : 13,393.08 = 3,381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.92/13,393.08 = 3,381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.92x = 13,393.08 × 3,381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.92x = 45,294,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,860.84/8,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.96

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