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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.23, 13,453.71 and 4,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.23, 13,453.71 and 4,035.39 is: 6,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.23 : 13,453.71 = 4,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.23/13,453.71 = 4,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.23x = 13,453.71 × 4,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.23x = 54,290,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290,899.53/8,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.02

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