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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.03, 13,493.67 and 4,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.03, 13,493.67 and 4,614.54 is: 6,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.03 : 13,493.67 = 4,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.03/13,493.67 = 4,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.03x = 13,493.67 × 4,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.03x = 62,267,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267,079.96/8,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.16

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