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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.95, 13,404.87 and 4,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.95, 13,404.87 and 4,005.26 is: 6,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.95 : 13,404.87 = 4,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.95/13,404.87 = 4,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.95x = 13,404.87 × 4,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.95x = 53,689,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,689,989.62/8,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.64

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