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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.08, 13,492.44 and 5,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.08, 13,492.44 and 5,095.44 is: 7,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.08 : 13,492.44 = 5,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.08/13,492.44 = 5,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.08x = 13,492.44 × 5,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.08x = 68,749,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,749,918.47/8,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.61

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