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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.35, 13,152.33 and 2,922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.35, 13,152.33 and 2,922.57 is: 4,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.35 : 13,152.33 = 2,922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.35/13,152.33 = 2,922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.35x = 13,152.33 × 2,922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.35x = 38,438,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,605.09/8,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.29

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