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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.52, 13,229.24 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.52, 13,229.24 and 2,663.52 is: 3,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.52 : 13,229.24 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.52/13,229.24 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.52x = 13,229.24 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.52x = 35,236,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236,345.32/8,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.27

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