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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.04, 13,181.76 and 3,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.04, 13,181.76 and 3,592.64 is: 5,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.04 : 13,181.76 = 3,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.04/13,181.76 = 3,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.04x = 13,181.76 × 3,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.04x = 47,357,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357,318.25/8,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.00

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