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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.33, 13,384.26 and 2,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.33, 13,384.26 and 2,681.91 is: 4,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.33 : 13,384.26 = 2,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.33/13,384.26 = 2,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.33x = 13,384.26 × 2,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.33x = 35,895,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,895,380.74/8,922.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.09

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