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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.22, 13,223.45 and 3,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.22, 13,223.45 and 3,267.74 is: 4,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.22 : 13,223.45 = 3,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.22/13,223.45 = 3,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.22x = 13,223.45 × 3,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.22x = 43,210,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210,837.73/8,814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.40

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