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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.80, 13,498.80 and 8,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.80, 13,498.80 and 8,034.40 is: 12,070.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.80 : 13,498.80 = 8,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.80/13,498.80 = 8,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.80x = 13,498.80 × 8,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.80x = 108,454,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,454,758.72/8,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.92

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