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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.34, 13,398.68 and 2,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.34, 13,398.68 and 2,694.19 is: 4,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.34 : 13,398.68 = 2,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.34/13,398.68 = 2,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.34x = 13,398.68 × 2,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.34x = 36,098,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098,576.20/8,935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.98

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