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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.91, 13,150.47 and 2,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.91, 13,150.47 and 2,923.52 is: 4,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.91 : 13,150.47 = 2,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.91/13,150.47 = 2,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.91x = 13,150.47 × 2,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.91x = 38,445,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445,581.68/8,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.31

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