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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.23, 13,166.53 and 2,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.23, 13,166.53 and 2,933.86 is: 4,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.23 : 13,166.53 = 2,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.23/13,166.53 = 2,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.23x = 13,166.53 × 2,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.23x = 38,628,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,628,755.71/8,777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.02

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