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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.84, 13,208.13 and 2,564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.84, 13,208.13 and 2,564.91 is: 3,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.84 : 13,208.13 = 2,564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.84/13,208.13 = 2,564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.84x = 13,208.13 × 2,564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.84x = 33,877,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877,664.72/8,804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.62

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