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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.08, 13,258.52 and 2,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.08, 13,258.52 and 2,683.08 is: 4,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.08 : 13,258.52 = 2,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.08/13,258.52 = 2,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.08x = 13,258.52 × 2,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.08x = 35,573,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,669.84/8,839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.59

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