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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.48, 13,466.01 and 4,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.48, 13,466.01 and 4,056.58 is: 6,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.48 : 13,466.01 = 4,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.48/13,466.01 = 4,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.48x = 13,466.01 × 4,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.48x = 54,625,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,625,946.85/8,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.71

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