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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.49, 13,251.51 and 2,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.49, 13,251.51 and 2,260.92 is: 3,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.49 : 13,251.51 = 2,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.49/13,251.51 = 2,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.49x = 13,251.51 × 2,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.49x = 29,960,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960,603.99/8,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.32

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