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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.16, 13,437.36 and 3,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.16, 13,437.36 and 3,110.76 is: 4,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.16 : 13,437.36 = 3,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.16/13,437.36 = 3,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.16x = 13,437.36 × 3,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.16x = 41,800,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800,401.99/8,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.27

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