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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.08, 13,033.25 and 2,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.08, 13,033.25 and 2,848.20 is: 4,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.08 : 13,033.25 = 2,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.08/13,033.25 = 2,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.08x = 13,033.25 × 2,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.08x = 37,121,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121,302.65/8,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.70

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