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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.41, 13,388.78 and 2,684.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.41, 13,388.78 and 2,684.93 is: 4,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.41 : 13,388.78 = 2,684.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.41/13,388.78 = 2,684.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.41x = 13,388.78 × 2,684.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.41x = 35,947,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947,856.72/8,925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.59

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