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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.15, 13,209.92 and 2,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.15, 13,209.92 and 2,566.26 is: 3,849.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.15 : 13,209.92 = 2,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.15/13,209.92 = 2,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.15x = 13,209.92 × 2,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.15x = 33,900,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900,089.30/8,806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.59

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