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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.54, 13,150.08 and 3,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.54, 13,150.08 and 3,833.64 is: 5,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.54 : 13,150.08 = 3,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.54/13,150.08 = 3,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.54x = 13,150.08 × 3,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.54x = 50,412,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,672.69/8,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.58

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