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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.92, 13,335.96 and 2,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.92, 13,335.96 and 2,227.48 is: 3,341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.92 : 13,335.96 = 2,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.92/13,335.96 = 2,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.92x = 13,335.96 × 2,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.92x = 29,705,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,705,584.18/8,890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.11

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