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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.82, 13,164.80 and 2,935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.82, 13,164.80 and 2,935.53 is: 4,404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.82 : 13,164.80 = 2,935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.82/13,164.80 = 2,935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.82x = 13,164.80 × 2,935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.82x = 38,645,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645,650.67/8,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.15

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