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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.44, 13,497.72 and 3,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.44, 13,497.72 and 3,151.10 is: 4,728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.44 : 13,497.72 = 3,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.44/13,497.72 = 3,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.44x = 13,497.72 × 3,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.44x = 42,532,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532,665.49/8,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.77

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