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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.74, 13,193.52 and 3,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.74, 13,193.52 and 3,529.30 is: 5,293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.74 : 13,193.52 = 3,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.74/13,193.52 = 3,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.74x = 13,193.52 × 3,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.74x = 46,563,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,890.14/8,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.91

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