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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.32, 13,306.76 and 2,945.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.32, 13,306.76 and 2,945.19 is: 4,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.32 : 13,306.76 = 2,945.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.32/13,306.76 = 2,945.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.32x = 13,306.76 × 2,945.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.32x = 39,190,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,982.70/8,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.21

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