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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.08, 13,159.19 and 3,226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.08, 13,159.19 and 3,226.03 is: 4,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.08 : 13,159.19 = 3,226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.08/13,159.19 = 3,226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.08x = 13,159.19 × 3,226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.08x = 42,451,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451,916.88/8,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.89

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