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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.64, 13,402.08 and 3,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.64, 13,402.08 and 3,088.68 is: 4,633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.64 : 13,402.08 = 3,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.64/13,402.08 = 3,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.64x = 13,402.08 × 3,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.64x = 41,394,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,736.45/8,933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.58

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