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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.76, 13,164.39 and 2,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.76, 13,164.39 and 2,202.93 is: 3,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.76 : 13,164.39 = 2,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.76/13,164.39 = 2,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.76x = 13,164.39 × 2,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.76x = 29,000,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000,229.66/8,776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.21

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