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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.05, 13,486.42 and 4,062.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.05, 13,486.42 and 4,062.00 is: 6,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.05 : 13,486.42 = 4,062.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.05/13,486.42 = 4,062.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.05x = 13,486.42 × 4,062.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.05x = 54,781,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781,829.25/8,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.22

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