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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.91, 13,092.11 and 2,805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.91, 13,092.11 and 2,805.03 is: 4,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.91 : 13,092.11 = 2,805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.91/13,092.11 = 2,805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.91x = 13,092.11 × 2,805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.91x = 36,723,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,723,695.85/8,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.13

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