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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.93, 13,191.59 and 2,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.93, 13,191.59 and 2,554.27 is: 3,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.93 : 13,191.59 = 2,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.93/13,191.59 = 2,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.93x = 13,191.59 × 2,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.93x = 33,694,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,694,841.63/8,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.73

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