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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.48, 13,389.01 and 3,663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.48, 13,389.01 and 3,663.98 is: 5,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.48 : 13,389.01 = 3,663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.48/13,389.01 = 3,663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.48x = 13,389.01 × 3,663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.48x = 49,057,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057,046.54/8,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.06

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