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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.13, 13,238.25 and 2,902.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.13, 13,238.25 and 2,902.41 is: 4,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.13 : 13,238.25 = 2,902.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.13/13,238.25 = 2,902.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.13x = 13,238.25 × 2,902.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.13x = 38,422,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,422,829.18/8,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.80

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