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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.67, 13,399.53 and 3,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.67, 13,399.53 and 3,009.06 is: 4,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.67 : 13,399.53 = 3,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.67/13,399.53 = 3,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.67x = 13,399.53 × 3,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.67x = 40,319,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,978.46/8,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.77

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