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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.16, 13,164.24 and 2,932.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.16, 13,164.24 and 2,932.77 is: 4,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.16 : 13,164.24 = 2,932.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.16/13,164.24 = 2,932.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.16x = 13,164.24 × 2,932.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.16x = 38,607,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607,682.66/8,776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.15

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