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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.29, 13,446.32 and 4,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.29, 13,446.32 and 4,030.44 is: 6,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.29 : 13,446.32 = 4,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.29/13,446.32 = 4,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.29x = 13,446.32 × 4,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.29x = 54,194,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194,613.71/8,964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.61

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