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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.48, 13,192.92 and 3,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.48, 13,192.92 and 3,599.76 is: 5,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.48 : 13,192.92 = 3,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.48/13,192.92 = 3,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.48x = 13,192.92 × 3,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.48x = 47,491,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491,345.70/8,793.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.75

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