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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.00, 13,452.55 and 2,395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.00, 13,452.55 and 2,395.85 is: 3,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.00 : 13,452.55 = 2,395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.00/13,452.55 = 2,395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.00x = 13,452.55 × 2,395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.00x = 32,230,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,218.67/8,969.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.52

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