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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.93, 13,213.41 and 2,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.93, 13,213.41 and 2,965.56 is: 4,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.93 : 13,213.41 = 2,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.93/13,213.41 = 2,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.93x = 13,213.41 × 2,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.93x = 39,185,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,160.16/8,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.35

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