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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.22, 13,223.38 and 6,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.22, 13,223.38 and 6,038.46 is: 9,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.22 : 13,223.38 = 6,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.22/13,223.38 = 6,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.22x = 13,223.38 × 6,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.22x = 79,848,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,848,851.19/8,820.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.93

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