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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.52, 13,191.22 and 4,118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.52, 13,191.22 and 4,118.75 is: 6,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.52 : 13,191.22 = 4,118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.52/13,191.22 = 4,118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.52x = 13,191.22 × 4,118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.52x = 54,331,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,337.38/8,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.16

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