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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.05, 13,151.48 and 3,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.05, 13,151.48 and 3,223.34 is: 4,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.05 : 13,151.48 = 3,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.05/13,151.48 = 3,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.05x = 13,151.48 × 3,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.05x = 42,391,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391,609.67/8,773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.03

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