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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.16, 13,454.55 and 7,597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.16, 13,454.55 and 7,597.35 is: 11,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.16 : 13,454.55 = 7,597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.16/13,454.55 = 7,597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.16x = 13,454.55 × 7,597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.16x = 102,218,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,218,925.44/8,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.09

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