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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.32, 13,228.84 and 4,664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.32, 13,228.84 and 4,664.56 is: 6,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.32 : 13,228.84 = 4,664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.32/13,228.84 = 4,664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.32x = 13,228.84 × 4,664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.32x = 61,706,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,717.91/8,822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.39

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