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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.19, 13,233.98 and 3,556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.19, 13,233.98 and 3,556.71 is: 5,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.19 : 13,233.98 = 3,556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.19/13,233.98 = 3,556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.19x = 13,233.98 × 3,556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.19x = 47,069,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069,437.90/8,819.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.16

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