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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.76, 13,410.07 and 3,604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.76, 13,410.07 and 3,604.92 is: 5,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.76 : 13,410.07 = 3,604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.76/13,410.07 = 3,604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.76x = 13,410.07 × 3,604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.76x = 48,342,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342,265.95/8,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.35

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