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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.51, 13,464.18 and 4,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.51, 13,464.18 and 4,046.22 is: 6,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.51 : 13,464.18 = 4,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.51/13,464.18 = 4,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.51x = 13,464.18 × 4,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.51x = 54,479,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,034.40/8,976.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.07

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