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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.41, 13,325.12 and 2,309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.41, 13,325.12 and 2,309.54 is: 3,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.41 : 13,325.12 = 2,309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.41/13,325.12 = 2,309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.41x = 13,325.12 × 2,309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.41x = 30,774,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,819.47/8,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.30

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