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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.05, 13,197.36 and 2,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.05, 13,197.36 and 2,224.84 is: 3,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.05 : 13,197.36 = 2,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.05/13,197.36 = 2,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.05x = 13,197.36 × 2,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.05x = 29,361,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,970.30/8,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.95

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