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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.97, 13,404.56 and 3,093.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.97, 13,404.56 and 3,093.03 is: 4,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.97 : 13,404.56 = 3,093.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.97/13,404.56 = 3,093.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.97x = 13,404.56 × 3,093.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.97x = 41,460,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460,690.75/8,935.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.76

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