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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.41, 13,205.49 and 3,609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.41, 13,205.49 and 3,609.93 is: 5,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.41 : 13,205.49 = 3,609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.41/13,205.49 = 3,609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.41x = 13,205.49 × 3,609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.41x = 47,670,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,894.52/8,800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.89

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