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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.82, 13,195.69 and 2,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.82, 13,195.69 and 2,223.06 is: 3,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.82 : 13,195.69 = 2,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.82/13,195.69 = 2,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.82x = 13,195.69 × 2,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.82x = 29,334,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,842.30/8,796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.71

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