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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.30, 13,160.04 and 2,929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.30, 13,160.04 and 2,929.91 is: 4,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.30 : 13,160.04 = 2,929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.30/13,160.04 = 2,929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.30x = 13,160.04 × 2,929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.30x = 38,557,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557,732.80/8,773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.90

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