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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.03, 13,193.94 and 2,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.03, 13,193.94 and 2,870.54 is: 4,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.03 : 13,193.94 = 2,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.03/13,193.94 = 2,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.03x = 13,193.94 × 2,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.03x = 37,873,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,732.53/8,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.27

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