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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.99, 13,244.29 and 3,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.99, 13,244.29 and 3,282.94 is: 4,925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.99 : 13,244.29 = 3,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.99/13,244.29 = 3,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.99x = 13,244.29 × 3,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.99x = 43,480,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480,193.00/8,827.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.27

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