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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.24, 13,454.82 and 3,703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.24, 13,454.82 and 3,703.41 is: 5,556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.24 : 13,454.82 = 3,703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.24/13,454.82 = 3,703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.24x = 13,454.82 × 3,703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.24x = 49,828,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,828,714.94/8,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.75

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