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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.34, 13,160.10 and 2,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.34, 13,160.10 and 2,929.94 is: 4,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.34 : 13,160.10 = 2,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.34/13,160.10 = 2,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.34x = 13,160.10 × 2,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.34x = 38,558,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,297.93/8,773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.94

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