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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.03, 13,223.98 and 2,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.03, 13,223.98 and 2,242.16 is: 3,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.03 : 13,223.98 = 2,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.03/13,223.98 = 2,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.03x = 13,223.98 × 2,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.03x = 29,650,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,650,215.68/8,816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.22

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