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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.22, 13,006.70 and 6,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.22, 13,006.70 and 6,710.66 is: 10,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.22 : 13,006.70 = 6,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.22/13,006.70 = 6,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.22x = 13,006.70 × 6,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.22x = 87,283,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283,541.42/8,680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.45

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