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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.71, 13,111.29 and 7,109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.71, 13,111.29 and 7,109.46 is: 10,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.71 : 13,111.29 = 7,109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.71/13,111.29 = 7,109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.71x = 13,111.29 × 7,109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.71x = 93,214,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,214,191.80/8,749.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.40

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