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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.11, 13,300.82 and 3,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.11, 13,300.82 and 3,026.58 is: 4,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.11 : 13,300.82 = 3,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.11/13,300.82 = 3,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.11x = 13,300.82 × 3,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.11x = 40,255,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255,936.86/8,869.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.90

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