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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.84, 13,183.31 and 3,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.84, 13,183.31 and 3,594.72 is: 5,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.84 : 13,183.31 = 3,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.84/13,183.31 = 3,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.84x = 13,183.31 × 3,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.84x = 47,390,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390,308.12/8,788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.10

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