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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.67, 13,393.82 and 3,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.67, 13,393.82 and 3,662.46 is: 5,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.67 : 13,393.82 = 3,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.67/13,393.82 = 3,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.67x = 13,393.82 × 3,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.67x = 49,054,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,054,330.00/8,928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.02

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