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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.03, 13,198.99 and 2,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.03, 13,198.99 and 2,225.27 is: 3,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.03 : 13,198.99 = 2,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.03/13,198.99 = 2,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.03x = 13,198.99 × 2,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.03x = 29,371,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371,316.48/8,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.02

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