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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.62, 13,405.08 and 3,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.62, 13,405.08 and 3,089.24 is: 4,635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.62 : 13,405.08 = 3,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.62/13,405.08 = 3,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.62x = 13,405.08 × 3,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.62x = 41,411,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,411,509.34/8,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.99

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