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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.44, 13,111.68 and 6,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.44, 13,111.68 and 6,892.24 is: 10,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.44 : 13,111.68 = 6,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.44/13,111.68 = 6,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.44x = 13,111.68 × 6,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.44x = 90,368,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368,845.36/8,748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.71

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