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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.84, 13,397.93 and 2,693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.84, 13,397.93 and 2,693.69 is: 4,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.84 : 13,397.93 = 2,693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.84/13,397.93 = 2,693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.84x = 13,397.93 × 2,693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.84x = 36,089,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089,856.59/8,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.23

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