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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.02, 13,292.10 and 3,319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.02, 13,292.10 and 3,319.38 is: 4,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.02 : 13,292.10 = 3,319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.02/13,292.10 = 3,319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.02x = 13,292.10 × 3,319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.02x = 44,121,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,530.90/8,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.16

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