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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.39, 13,195.06 and 2,951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.39, 13,195.06 and 2,951.85 is: 4,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.39 : 13,195.06 = 2,951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.39/13,195.06 = 2,951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.39x = 13,195.06 × 2,951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.39x = 38,949,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949,837.86/8,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.44

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