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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.54, 13,149.72 and 2,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.54, 13,149.72 and 2,192.76 is: 3,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.54 : 13,149.72 = 2,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.54/13,149.72 = 2,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.54x = 13,149.72 × 2,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.54x = 28,834,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834,180.03/8,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.12

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