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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.76, 13,219.08 and 3,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.76, 13,219.08 and 3,265.12 is: 4,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.76 : 13,219.08 = 3,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.76/13,219.08 = 3,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.76x = 13,219.08 × 3,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.76x = 43,161,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,882.49/8,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.21

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