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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.03, 13,295.44 and 2,289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.03, 13,295.44 and 2,289.97 is: 3,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.03 : 13,295.44 = 2,289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.03/13,295.44 = 2,289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.03x = 13,295.44 × 2,289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.03x = 30,446,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446,178.22/8,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.80

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