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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.22, 13,254.84 and 2,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.22, 13,254.84 and 2,263.46 is: 3,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.22 : 13,254.84 = 2,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.22/13,254.84 = 2,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.22x = 13,254.84 × 2,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.22x = 30,001,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,800.15/8,837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.94

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