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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.19, 13,150.91 and 3,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.19, 13,150.91 and 3,778.82 is: 5,664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.19 : 13,150.91 = 3,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.19/13,150.91 = 3,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.19x = 13,150.91 × 3,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.19x = 49,694,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694,921.73/8,773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.41

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