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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.07, 13,399.02 and 3,008.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.07, 13,399.02 and 3,008.95 is: 4,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.07 : 13,399.02 = 3,008.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.07/13,399.02 = 3,008.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.07x = 13,399.02 × 3,008.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.07x = 40,316,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316,947.73/8,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.73

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