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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.75, 13,168.91 and 2,621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.75, 13,168.91 and 2,621.75 is: 3,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.75 : 13,168.91 = 2,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.75/13,168.91 = 2,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.75x = 13,168.91 × 2,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.75x = 34,525,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525,589.79/8,777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.31

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