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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.73, 13,207.12 and 2,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.73, 13,207.12 and 2,230.92 is: 3,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.73 : 13,207.12 = 2,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.73/13,207.12 = 2,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.73x = 13,207.12 × 2,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.73x = 29,464,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,022.57/8,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.38

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