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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.22, 13,186.95 and 6,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.22, 13,186.95 and 6,016.12 is: 9,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.22 : 13,186.95 = 6,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.22/13,186.95 = 6,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.22x = 13,186.95 × 6,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.22x = 79,334,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,334,273.63/8,796.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.13

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