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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.68, 13,184.52 and 4,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.68, 13,184.52 and 4,402.72 is: 6,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.68 : 13,184.52 = 4,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.68/13,184.52 = 4,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.68x = 13,184.52 × 4,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.68x = 58,047,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,749.89/8,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.08

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