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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.91, 13,171.68 and 4,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.91, 13,171.68 and 4,106.43 is: 6,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.91 : 13,171.68 = 4,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.91/13,171.68 = 4,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.91x = 13,171.68 × 4,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.91x = 54,088,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088,581.90/8,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.39

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