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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.44, 13,162.14 and 6,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.44, 13,162.14 and 6,583.44 is: 9,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.44 : 13,162.14 = 6,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.44/13,162.14 = 6,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.44x = 13,162.14 × 6,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.44x = 86,652,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652,158.96/8,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,880.02

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