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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.52, 13,192.05 and 2,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.52, 13,192.05 and 2,221.29 is: 3,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.52 : 13,192.05 = 2,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.52/13,192.05 = 2,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.52x = 13,192.05 × 2,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.52x = 29,303,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303,368.74/8,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.62

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