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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,817.03, 13,225.48 and 2,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,817.03, 13,225.48 and 2,243.16 is: 3,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,817.03 : 13,225.48 = 2,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,817.03/13,225.48 = 2,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,817.03x = 13,225.48 × 2,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,817.03x = 29,666,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,666,867.72/8,817.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.72

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