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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.55, 13,208.10 and 2,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.55, 13,208.10 and 2,966.14 is: 4,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.55 : 13,208.10 = 2,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.55/13,208.10 = 2,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.55x = 13,208.10 × 2,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.55x = 39,177,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177,073.73/8,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.10

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