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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.06, 13,446.15 and 3,120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.06, 13,446.15 and 3,120.65 is: 4,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.06 : 13,446.15 = 3,120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.06/13,446.15 = 3,120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.06x = 13,446.15 × 3,120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.06x = 41,960,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960,728.00/8,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.00

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