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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.44, 13,395.20 and 3,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.44, 13,395.20 and 3,007.69 is: 4,508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.44 : 13,395.20 = 3,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.44/13,395.20 = 3,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.44x = 13,395.20 × 3,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.44x = 40,288,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288,609.09/8,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.35

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