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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.08, 13,094.83 and 2,806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.08, 13,094.83 and 2,806.95 is: 4,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.08 : 13,094.83 = 2,806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.08/13,094.83 = 2,806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.08x = 13,094.83 × 2,806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.08x = 36,756,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,585.68/8,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.34

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