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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.90, 13,350.62 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.90, 13,350.62 and 2,326.08 is: 3,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.90 : 13,350.62 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.90/13,350.62 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.90x = 13,350.62 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.90x = 31,054,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,054,598.54/8,899.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.32

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