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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.41, 13,266.62 and 2,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.41, 13,266.62 and 2,270.60 is: 3,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.41 : 13,266.62 = 2,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.41/13,266.62 = 2,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.41x = 13,266.62 × 2,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.41x = 30,123,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123,109.69/8,844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.89

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