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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.08, 13,401.70 and 3,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.08, 13,401.70 and 3,089.92 is: 4,635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.08 : 13,401.70 = 3,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.08/13,401.70 = 3,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.08x = 13,401.70 × 3,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.08x = 41,410,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,180.86/8,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.08

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