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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.08, 13,388.80 and 2,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.08, 13,388.80 and 2,352.16 is: 3,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.08 : 13,388.80 = 2,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.08/13,388.80 = 2,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.08x = 13,388.80 × 2,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.08x = 31,492,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,492,599.81/8,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.16

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