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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.06, 13,401.87 and 7,624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.06, 13,401.87 and 7,624.45 is: 11,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.06 : 13,401.87 = 7,624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.06/13,401.87 = 7,624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.06x = 13,401.87 × 7,624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.06x = 102,181,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181,887.72/8,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.07

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