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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.05, 13,454.94 and 4,036.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.05, 13,454.94 and 4,036.21 is: 6,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.05 : 13,454.94 = 4,036.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.05/13,454.94 = 4,036.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.05x = 13,454.94 × 4,036.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.05x = 54,306,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,929.74/8,970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.25

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