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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.08, 13,449.79 and 3,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.08, 13,449.79 and 3,963.81 is: 5,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.08 : 13,449.79 = 3,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.08/13,449.79 = 3,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.08x = 13,449.79 × 3,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.08x = 53,312,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,417.05/8,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.34

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