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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.76, 13,204.11 and 3,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.76, 13,204.11 and 3,255.12 is: 4,883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.76 : 13,204.11 = 3,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.76/13,204.11 = 3,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.76x = 13,204.11 × 3,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.76x = 42,980,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,974.75/8,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.22

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