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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.96, 13,150.92 and 2,193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.96, 13,150.92 and 2,193.18 is: 3,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.96 : 13,150.92 = 2,193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.96/13,150.92 = 2,193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.96x = 13,150.92 × 2,193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.96x = 28,842,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,334.73/8,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.89

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