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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.03, 13,404.88 and 3,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.03, 13,404.88 and 3,741.55 is: 5,615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.03 : 13,404.88 = 3,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.03/13,404.88 = 3,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.03x = 13,404.88 × 3,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.03x = 50,154,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,154,999.93/8,932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.19

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