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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.26, 13,233.40 and 2,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.26, 13,233.40 and 2,666.26 is: 3,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.26 : 13,233.40 = 2,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.26/13,233.40 = 2,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.26x = 13,233.40 × 2,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.26x = 35,283,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283,685.08/8,822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.39

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