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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.95, 13,399.52 and 3,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.95, 13,399.52 and 3,384.80 is: 5,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.95 : 13,399.52 = 3,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.95/13,399.52 = 3,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.95x = 13,399.52 × 3,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.95x = 45,354,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,354,661.62/8,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.23

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