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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.22, 13,054.86 and 6,089.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.22, 13,054.86 and 6,089.35 is: 9,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.22 : 13,054.86 = 6,089.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.22/13,054.86 = 6,089.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.22x = 13,054.86 × 6,089.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.22x = 79,495,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495,611.74/8,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.28

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