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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.11, 13,239.09 and 2,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.11, 13,239.09 and 2,252.82 is: 3,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.11 : 13,239.09 = 2,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.11/13,239.09 = 2,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.11x = 13,239.09 × 2,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.11x = 29,825,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,286.73/8,826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.21

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