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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.74, 13,349.36 and 2,325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.74, 13,349.36 and 2,325.93 is: 3,488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.74 : 13,349.36 = 2,325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.74/13,349.36 = 2,325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.74x = 13,349.36 × 2,325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.74x = 31,049,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049,665.28/8,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.83

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