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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.90, 13,474.90 and 2,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.90, 13,474.90 and 2,410.75 is: 3,615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.90 : 13,474.90 = 2,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.90/13,474.90 = 2,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.90x = 13,474.90 × 2,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.90x = 32,484,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484,615.18/8,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.87

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