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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.64, 13,331.05 and 2,964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.64, 13,331.05 and 2,964.11 is: 4,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.64 : 13,331.05 = 2,964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.64/13,331.05 = 2,964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.64x = 13,331.05 × 2,964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.64x = 39,514,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,698.62/8,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.03

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