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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.41, 13,430.25 and 3,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.41, 13,430.25 and 3,110.16 is: 4,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.41 : 13,430.25 = 3,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.41/13,430.25 = 3,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.41x = 13,430.25 × 3,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.41x = 41,770,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,226.34/8,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.29

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