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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.92, 13,236.08 and 2,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.92, 13,236.08 and 2,250.09 is: 3,375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.92 : 13,236.08 = 2,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.92/13,236.08 = 2,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.92x = 13,236.08 × 2,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.92x = 29,782,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,360.00/8,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.19

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