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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.22, 13,441.67 and 4,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.22, 13,441.67 and 4,029.29 is: 6,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.22 : 13,441.67 = 4,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.22/13,441.67 = 4,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.22x = 13,441.67 × 4,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.22x = 54,160,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,160,364.68/8,959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.21

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