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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.00, 13,293.68 and 2,707.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.00, 13,293.68 and 2,707.00 is: 4,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.00 : 13,293.68 = 2,707.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.00/13,293.68 = 2,707.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.00x = 13,293.68 × 2,707.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.00x = 35,985,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985,944.99/8,863.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.25

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