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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.04, 13,126.46 and 3,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.04, 13,126.46 and 3,204.26 is: 4,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.04 : 13,126.46 = 3,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.04/13,126.46 = 3,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.04x = 13,126.46 × 3,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.04x = 42,060,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,558.29/8,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.35

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