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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.97, 13,387.73 and 3,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.97, 13,387.73 and 3,303.79 is: 4,954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.97 : 13,387.73 = 3,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.97/13,387.73 = 3,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.97x = 13,387.73 × 3,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.97x = 44,230,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,217.09/8,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.12

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