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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.22, 13,327.94 and 3,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.22, 13,327.94 and 3,041.48 is: 4,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.22 : 13,327.94 = 3,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.22/13,327.94 = 3,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.22x = 13,327.94 × 3,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.22x = 40,536,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,536,662.95/8,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.74

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