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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.85, 13,350.12 and 2,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.85, 13,350.12 and 2,327.54 is: 3,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.85 : 13,350.12 = 2,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.85/13,350.12 = 2,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.85x = 13,350.12 × 2,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.85x = 31,072,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072,962.95/8,900.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.01

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