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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.70, 13,252.04 and 2,260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.70, 13,252.04 and 2,260.89 is: 3,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.70 : 13,252.04 = 2,260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.70/13,252.04 = 2,260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.70x = 13,252.04 × 2,260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.70x = 29,961,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,404.72/8,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.33

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