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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.67, 13,149.09 and 2,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.67, 13,149.09 and 2,841.56 is: 4,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.67 : 13,149.09 = 2,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.67/13,149.09 = 2,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.67x = 13,149.09 × 2,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.67x = 37,363,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,928.18/8,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.02

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