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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.94, 13,226.26 and 3,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.94, 13,226.26 and 3,751.98 is: 5,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.94 : 13,226.26 = 3,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.94/13,226.26 = 3,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.94x = 13,226.26 × 3,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.94x = 49,624,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624,662.99/8,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.42

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