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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.16, 13,150.08 and 3,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.16, 13,150.08 and 3,835.04 is: 5,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.16 : 13,150.08 = 3,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.16/13,150.08 = 3,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.16x = 13,150.08 × 3,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.16x = 50,431,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431,082.80/8,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.24

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