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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.39, 13,445.13 and 2,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.39, 13,445.13 and 2,723.46 is: 4,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.39 : 13,445.13 = 2,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.39/13,445.13 = 2,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.39x = 13,445.13 × 2,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.39x = 36,617,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617,273.75/8,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.21

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