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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.44, 13,448.16 and 2,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.44, 13,448.16 and 2,725.44 is: 4,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.44 : 13,448.16 = 2,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.44/13,448.16 = 2,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.44x = 13,448.16 × 2,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.44x = 36,652,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652,153.19/8,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.16

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