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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.64, 13,395.11 and 2,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.64, 13,395.11 and 2,355.75 is: 3,533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.64 : 13,395.11 = 2,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.64/13,395.11 = 2,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.64x = 13,395.11 × 2,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.64x = 31,555,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,518.60/8,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.79

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