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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.04, 13,344.30 and 2,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.04, 13,344.30 and 2,322.08 is: 3,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.04 : 13,344.30 = 2,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.04/13,344.30 = 2,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.04x = 13,344.30 × 2,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.04x = 30,986,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,532.14/8,896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.18

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