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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.41, 13,188.44 and 4,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.41, 13,188.44 and 4,109.74 is: 6,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.41 : 13,188.44 = 4,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.41/13,188.44 = 4,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.41x = 13,188.44 × 4,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.41x = 54,201,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,059.41/8,789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.63

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