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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.79, 13,194.90 and 2,954.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.79, 13,194.90 and 2,954.07 is: 4,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.79 : 13,194.90 = 2,954.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.79/13,194.90 = 2,954.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.79x = 13,194.90 × 2,954.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.79x = 38,978,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,658.24/8,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.51

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