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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.48, 13,194.82 and 2,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.48, 13,194.82 and 2,952.12 is: 4,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.48 : 13,194.82 = 2,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.48/13,194.82 = 2,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.48x = 13,194.82 × 2,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.48x = 38,952,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952,692.02/8,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.72

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