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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.02, 13,197.08 and 2,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.02, 13,197.08 and 2,954.63 is: 4,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.02 : 13,197.08 = 2,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.02/13,197.08 = 2,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.02x = 13,197.08 × 2,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.02x = 38,992,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992,488.48/8,798.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.96

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