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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.03, 13,250.98 and 2,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.03, 13,250.98 and 2,260.20 is: 3,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.03 : 13,250.98 = 2,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.03/13,250.98 = 2,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.03x = 13,250.98 × 2,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.03x = 29,949,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949,865.00/8,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.28

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