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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.22, 13,221.14 and 2,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.22, 13,221.14 and 2,150.73 is: 3,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.22 : 13,221.14 = 2,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.22/13,221.14 = 2,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.22x = 13,221.14 × 2,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.22x = 28,435,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,102.43/8,814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.05

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