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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.73, 13,150.09 and 2,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.73, 13,150.09 and 2,192.91 is: 3,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.73 : 13,150.09 = 2,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.73/13,150.09 = 2,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.73x = 13,150.09 × 2,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.73x = 28,836,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836,958.38/8,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.36

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