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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.84, 13,380.82 and 3,300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.84, 13,380.82 and 3,300.89 is: 4,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.84 : 13,380.82 = 3,300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.84/13,380.82 = 3,300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.84x = 13,380.82 × 3,300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.84x = 44,168,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168,654.93/8,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.85

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