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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.44, 13,306.32 and 3,325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.44, 13,306.32 and 3,325.23 is: 4,990.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.44 : 13,306.32 = 3,325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.44/13,306.32 = 3,325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.44x = 13,306.32 × 3,325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.44x = 44,246,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,246,574.45/8,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.34

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