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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.07, 13,489.92 and 3,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.07, 13,489.92 and 3,445.59 is: 5,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.07 : 13,489.92 = 3,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.07/13,489.92 = 3,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.07x = 13,489.92 × 3,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.07x = 46,480,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480,733.45/8,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.08

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