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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.24, 13,354.66 and 2,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.24, 13,354.66 and 2,663.26 is: 3,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.24 : 13,354.66 = 2,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.24/13,354.66 = 2,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.24x = 13,354.66 × 2,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.24x = 35,566,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,931.79/8,903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.83

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