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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.64, 13,327.44 and 2,310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.64, 13,327.44 and 2,310.86 is: 3,466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.64 : 13,327.44 = 2,310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.64/13,327.44 = 2,310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.64x = 13,327.44 × 2,310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.64x = 30,797,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797,848.00/8,884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.41

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