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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.19, 13,240.80 and 2,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.19, 13,240.80 and 2,253.35 is: 3,380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.19 : 13,240.80 = 2,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.19/13,240.80 = 2,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.19x = 13,240.80 × 2,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.19x = 29,836,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836,156.68/8,827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.03

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