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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.22, 13,334.18 and 2,964.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.22, 13,334.18 and 2,964.87 is: 4,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.22 : 13,334.18 = 2,964.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.22/13,334.18 = 2,964.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.22x = 13,334.18 × 2,964.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.22x = 39,534,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,534,095.43/8,888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.92

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