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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.54, 13,447.49 and 2,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.54, 13,447.49 and 2,390.58 is: 3,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.54 : 13,447.49 = 2,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.54/13,447.49 = 2,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.54x = 13,447.49 × 2,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.54x = 32,147,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,288.69/8,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.05

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