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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.22, 13,261.95 and 2,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.22, 13,261.95 and 2,267.24 is: 3,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.22 : 13,261.95 = 2,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.22/13,261.95 = 2,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.22x = 13,261.95 × 2,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.22x = 30,067,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,067,957.21/8,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.88

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