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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.42, 13,346.52 and 3,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.42, 13,346.52 and 3,348.76 is: 5,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.42 : 13,346.52 = 3,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.42/13,346.52 = 3,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.42x = 13,346.52 × 3,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.42x = 44,694,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694,292.32/8,899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.16

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