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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.52, 13,410.36 and 2,365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.52, 13,410.36 and 2,365.83 is: 3,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.52 : 13,410.36 = 2,365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.52/13,410.36 = 2,365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.52x = 13,410.36 × 2,365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.52x = 31,726,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726,632.00/8,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.03

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