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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.22, 13,310.25 and 3,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.22, 13,310.25 and 3,036.64 is: 4,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.22 : 13,310.25 = 3,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.22/13,310.25 = 3,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.22x = 13,310.25 × 3,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.22x = 40,418,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418,437.56/8,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.98

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