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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.73, 12,976.45 and 6,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.73, 12,976.45 and 6,913.30 is: 10,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.73 : 12,976.45 = 6,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.73/12,976.45 = 6,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.73x = 12,976.45 × 6,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.73x = 89,710,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,710,105.28/8,665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.28

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