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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.76, 13,233.86 and 2,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.76, 13,233.86 and 2,248.92 is: 3,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.76 : 13,233.86 = 2,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.76/13,233.86 = 2,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.76x = 13,233.86 × 2,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.76x = 29,761,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761,892.43/8,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.31

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