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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.90, 13,225.29 and 2,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.90, 13,225.29 and 2,243 is: 3,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.90 : 13,225.29 = 2,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.90/13,225.29 = 2,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.90x = 13,225.29 × 2,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.90x = 29,664,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664,325.47/8,816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.48

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