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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.97, 13,400.06 and 3,090.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.97, 13,400.06 and 3,090.03 is: 4,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.97 : 13,400.06 = 3,090.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.97/13,400.06 = 3,090.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.97x = 13,400.06 × 3,090.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.97x = 41,406,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406,571.95/8,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.26

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