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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.52, 13,404.37 and 3,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.52, 13,404.37 and 3,093.58 is: 4,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.52 : 13,404.37 = 3,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.52/13,404.37 = 3,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.52x = 13,404.37 × 3,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.52x = 41,467,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,467,490.94/8,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.23

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