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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.03, 13,122.47 and 3,204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.03, 13,122.47 and 3,204.03 is: 4,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.03 : 13,122.47 = 3,204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.03/13,122.47 = 3,204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.03x = 13,122.47 × 3,204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.03x = 42,044,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044,799.57/8,756.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.81

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