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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.43, 13,262.01 and 2,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.43, 13,262.01 and 2,267.56 is: 3,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.43 : 13,262.01 = 2,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.43/13,262.01 = 2,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.43x = 13,262.01 × 2,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.43x = 30,072,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,403.40/8,841.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.31

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