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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.93, 13,453.73 and 3,125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.93, 13,453.73 and 3,125.00 is: 4,688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.93 : 13,453.73 = 3,125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.93/13,453.73 = 3,125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.93x = 13,453.73 × 3,125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.93x = 42,042,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,823.36/8,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.13

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