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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.22, 13,233.40 and 2,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.22, 13,233.40 and 2,248.40 is: 3,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.22 : 13,233.40 = 2,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.22/13,233.40 = 2,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.22x = 13,233.40 × 2,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.22x = 29,753,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753,976.56/8,822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.62

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