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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.03, 13,483.60 and 3,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.03, 13,483.60 and 3,795.23 is: 5,692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.03 : 13,483.60 = 3,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.03/13,483.60 = 3,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.03x = 13,483.60 × 3,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.03x = 51,173,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,173,363.23/8,990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.23

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