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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.54, 13,392.36 and 8,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.54, 13,392.36 and 8,680.86 is: 12,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.54 : 13,392.36 = 8,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.54/13,392.36 = 8,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.54x = 13,392.36 × 8,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.54x = 116,257,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,257,202.23/8,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.01

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