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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.20, 13,210.80 and 2,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.20, 13,210.80 and 2,962.24 is: 4,443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.20 : 13,210.80 = 2,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.20/13,210.80 = 2,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.20x = 13,210.80 × 2,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.20x = 39,133,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,560.19/8,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.36

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