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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.36, 13,454.73 and 7,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.36, 13,454.73 and 7,905.60 is: 11,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.36 : 13,454.73 = 7,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.36/13,454.73 = 7,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.36x = 13,454.73 × 7,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.36x = 106,367,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,367,713.49/8,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.55

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