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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.92, 13,396.05 and 3,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.92, 13,396.05 and 3,383.35 is: 5,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.92 : 13,396.05 = 3,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.92/13,396.05 = 3,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.92x = 13,396.05 × 3,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.92x = 45,323,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,323,492.28/8,931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.33

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