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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.46, 13,436.16 and 4,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.46, 13,436.16 and 4,028.32 is: 6,037.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.46 : 13,436.16 = 4,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.46/13,436.16 = 4,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.46x = 13,436.16 × 4,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.46x = 54,125,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,152.05/8,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.75

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