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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.52, 13,235.24 and 2,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.52, 13,235.24 and 2,667.52 is: 4,001.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.52 : 13,235.24 = 2,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.52/13,235.24 = 2,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.52x = 13,235.24 × 2,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.52x = 35,305,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,267.40/8,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.27

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