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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.32, 13,215.48 and 2,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.32, 13,215.48 and 2,966.44 is: 4,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.32 : 13,215.48 = 2,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.32/13,215.48 = 2,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.32x = 13,215.48 × 2,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.32x = 39,202,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,928.49/8,810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.66

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