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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.88, 13,408.46 and 4,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.88, 13,408.46 and 4,006.08 is: 6,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.88 : 13,408.46 = 4,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.88/13,408.46 = 4,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.88x = 13,408.46 × 4,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.88x = 53,715,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,715,363.44/8,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.53

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