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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.88, 13,324.37 and 2,309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.88, 13,324.37 and 2,309.07 is: 3,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.88 : 13,324.37 = 2,309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.88/13,324.37 = 2,309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.88x = 13,324.37 × 2,309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.88x = 30,766,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766,941.46/8,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.62

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