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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.72, 13,404.80 and 3,090.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.72, 13,404.80 and 3,090.76 is: 4,636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.72 : 13,404.80 = 3,090.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.72/13,404.80 = 3,090.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.72x = 13,404.80 × 3,090.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.72x = 41,431,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431,019.65/8,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.56

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