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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.82, 13,186.53 and 4,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.82, 13,186.53 and 4,113.53 is: 6,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.82 : 13,186.53 = 4,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.82/13,186.53 = 4,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.82x = 13,186.53 × 4,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.82x = 54,243,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,243,120.82/8,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.92

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