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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.91, 13,264.37 and 2,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.91, 13,264.37 and 2,269.10 is: 3,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.91 : 13,264.37 = 2,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.91/13,264.37 = 2,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.91x = 13,264.37 × 2,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.91x = 30,098,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,104.30/8,842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.64

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