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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.03, 13,343.29 and 2,654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.03, 13,343.29 and 2,654.63 is: 3,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.03 : 13,343.29 = 2,654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.03/13,343.29 = 2,654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.03x = 13,343.29 × 2,654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.03x = 35,421,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421,497.93/8,895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.17

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