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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.08, 13,409.26 and 2,365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.08, 13,409.26 and 2,365.19 is: 3,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.08 : 13,409.26 = 2,365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.08/13,409.26 = 2,365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.08x = 13,409.26 × 2,365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.08x = 31,715,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715,447.66/8,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.95

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