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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.75, 13,428.47 and 4,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.75, 13,428.47 and 4,023.06 is: 6,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.75 : 13,428.47 = 4,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.75/13,428.47 = 4,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.75x = 13,428.47 × 4,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.75x = 54,023,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023,520.40/8,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.95

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