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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.47, 13,245.84 and 2,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.47, 13,245.84 and 2,906.69 is: 4,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.47 : 13,245.84 = 2,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.47/13,245.84 = 2,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.47x = 13,245.84 × 2,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.47x = 38,501,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,484.44/8,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.57

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