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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.97, 13,305.27 and 3,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.97, 13,305.27 and 3,322.73 is: 4,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.97 : 13,305.27 = 3,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.97/13,305.27 = 3,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.97x = 13,305.27 × 3,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.97x = 44,209,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,819.79/8,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.21

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