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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.84, 13,213.35 and 2,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.84, 13,213.35 and 2,965.46 is: 4,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.84 : 13,213.35 = 2,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.84/13,213.35 = 2,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.84x = 13,213.35 × 2,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.84x = 39,183,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183,594.82/8,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.21

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