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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.65, 13,150.09 and 2,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.65, 13,150.09 and 2,923.26 is: 4,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.65 : 13,150.09 = 2,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.65/13,150.09 = 2,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.65x = 13,150.09 × 2,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.65x = 38,441,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,132.09/8,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.93

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