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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.03, 13,189.55 and 2,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.03, 13,189.55 and 2,219.73 is: 3,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.03 : 13,189.55 = 2,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.03/13,189.55 = 2,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.03x = 13,189.55 × 2,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.03x = 29,277,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277,228.72/8,793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.60

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