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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.76, 13,465.56 and 2,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.76, 13,465.56 and 2,735.64 is: 4,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.76 : 13,465.56 = 2,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.76/13,465.56 = 2,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.76x = 13,465.56 × 2,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.76x = 36,836,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,836,924.56/8,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.05

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