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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.22, 13,356.40 and 3,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.22, 13,356.40 and 3,975.26 is: 5,964.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.22 : 13,356.40 = 3,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.22/13,356.40 = 3,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.22x = 13,356.40 × 3,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.22x = 53,095,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,162.66/8,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.26

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