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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.69, 13,402.62 and 4,550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.69, 13,402.62 and 4,550.97 is: 6,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.69 : 13,402.62 = 4,550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.69/13,402.62 = 4,550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.69x = 13,402.62 × 4,550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.69x = 60,994,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,994,921.54/8,934.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.75

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