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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.29, 13,260.95 and 2,267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.29, 13,260.95 and 2,267.63 is: 3,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.29 : 13,260.95 = 2,267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.29/13,260.95 = 2,267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.29x = 13,260.95 × 2,267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.29x = 30,070,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070,955.53/8,841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.19

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