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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.93, 13,396.08 and 3,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.93, 13,396.08 and 3,934.92 is: 5,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.93 : 13,396.08 = 3,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.93/13,396.08 = 3,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.93x = 13,396.08 × 3,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.93x = 52,712,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712,503.11/8,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.60

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