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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.12, 13,194.96 and 2,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.12, 13,194.96 and 2,954.63 is: 4,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.12 : 13,194.96 = 2,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.12/13,194.96 = 2,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.12x = 13,194.96 × 2,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.12x = 38,986,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986,158.69/8,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.18

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