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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.44, 13,233.60 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.44, 13,233.60 and 2,664 is: 3,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.44 : 13,233.60 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.44/13,233.60 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.44x = 13,233.60 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.44x = 35,254,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,310.40/8,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.43

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