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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.11, 13,237.73 and 3,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.11, 13,237.73 and 3,560.76 is: 5,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.11 : 13,237.73 = 3,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.11/13,237.73 = 3,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.11x = 13,237.73 × 3,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.11x = 47,136,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136,361.67/8,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.95

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