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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.91, 13,274.84 and 2,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.91, 13,274.84 and 2,276.05 is: 3,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.91 : 13,274.84 = 2,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.91/13,274.84 = 2,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.91x = 13,274.84 × 2,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.91x = 30,214,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214,184.17/8,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.07

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