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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.62, 13,393.83 and 2,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.62, 13,393.83 and 2,355.26 is: 3,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.62 : 13,393.83 = 2,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.62/13,393.83 = 2,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.62x = 13,393.83 × 2,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.62x = 31,545,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545,952.05/8,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.13

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