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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.55, 13,428.18 and 4,022.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.55, 13,428.18 and 4,022.87 is: 6,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.55 : 13,428.18 = 4,022.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.55/13,428.18 = 4,022.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.55x = 13,428.18 × 4,022.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.55x = 54,019,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,755.34/8,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.66

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