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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.19, 13,005.74 and 2,746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.19, 13,005.74 and 2,746.43 is: 4,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.19 : 13,005.74 = 2,746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.19/13,005.74 = 2,746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.19x = 13,005.74 × 2,746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.19x = 35,719,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719,354.51/8,669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.26

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