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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.76, 13,259.63 and 2,266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.76, 13,259.63 and 2,266.00 is: 3,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.76 : 13,259.63 = 2,266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.76/13,259.63 = 2,266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.76x = 13,259.63 × 2,266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.76x = 30,046,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,046,294.10/8,839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.00

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