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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.06, 13,190.27 and 2,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.06, 13,190.27 and 2,553.16 is: 3,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.06 : 13,190.27 = 2,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.06/13,190.27 = 2,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.06x = 13,190.27 × 2,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.06x = 33,676,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676,837.38/8,793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.94

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