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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.62, 13,395.07 and 3,088.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.62, 13,395.07 and 3,088.33 is: 4,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.62 : 13,395.07 = 3,088.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.62/13,395.07 = 3,088.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.62x = 13,395.07 × 3,088.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.62x = 41,368,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,366.91/8,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.75

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