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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.48, 13,349.99 and 2,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.48, 13,349.99 and 2,325.66 is: 3,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.48 : 13,349.99 = 2,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.48/13,349.99 = 2,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.48x = 13,349.99 × 2,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.48x = 31,047,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047,537.74/8,899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.69

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