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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.33, 13,151.68 and 2,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.33, 13,151.68 and 2,923.94 is: 4,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.33 : 13,151.68 = 2,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.33/13,151.68 = 2,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.33x = 13,151.68 × 2,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.33x = 38,454,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454,748.79/8,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.14

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