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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.23, 13,203.75 and 3,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.23, 13,203.75 and 3,254.54 is: 4,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.23 : 13,203.75 = 3,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.23/13,203.75 = 3,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.23x = 13,203.75 × 3,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.23x = 42,972,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972,132.53/8,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.96

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