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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.22, 13,486.96 and 2,418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.22, 13,486.96 and 2,418.91 is: 3,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.22 : 13,486.96 = 2,418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.22/13,486.96 = 2,418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.22x = 13,486.96 × 2,418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.22x = 32,623,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,773.98/8,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.00

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