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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.98, 13,305.28 and 3,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.98, 13,305.28 and 3,322.74 is: 4,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.98 : 13,305.28 = 3,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.98/13,305.28 = 3,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.98x = 13,305.28 × 3,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.98x = 44,209,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,986.07/8,869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.23

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