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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.76, 13,387.14 and 2,684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.76, 13,387.14 and 2,684.79 is: 4,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.76 : 13,387.14 = 2,684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.76/13,387.14 = 2,684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.76x = 13,387.14 × 2,684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.76x = 35,941,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941,659.60/8,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.19

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