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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.22, 13,206.83 and 2,230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.22, 13,206.83 and 2,230.47 is: 3,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.22 : 13,206.83 = 2,230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.22/13,206.83 = 2,230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.22x = 13,206.83 × 2,230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.22x = 29,457,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457,426.96/8,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.83

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