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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.53, 13,154.39 and 2,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.53, 13,154.39 and 2,195.73 is: 3,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.53 : 13,154.39 = 2,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.53/13,154.39 = 2,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.53x = 13,154.39 × 2,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.53x = 28,883,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,519.92/8,769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.62

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