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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.22, 13,401.30 and 2,361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.22, 13,401.30 and 2,361.47 is: 3,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.22 : 13,401.30 = 2,361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.22/13,401.30 = 2,361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.22x = 13,401.30 × 2,361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.22x = 31,646,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646,700.90/8,935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.80

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