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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.05, 13,414.41 and 3,020.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.05, 13,414.41 and 3,020.90 is: 4,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.05 : 13,414.41 = 3,020.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.05/13,414.41 = 3,020.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.05x = 13,414.41 × 3,020.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.05x = 40,523,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,524.10/8,946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.77

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