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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.02, 13,204.26 and 3,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.02, 13,204.26 and 3,869.88 is: 5,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.02 : 13,204.26 = 3,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.02/13,204.26 = 3,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.02x = 13,204.26 × 3,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.02x = 51,098,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098,901.69/8,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.72

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