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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.03, 13,199.76 and 6,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.03, 13,199.76 and 6,723 is: 10,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.03 : 13,199.76 = 6,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.03/13,199.76 = 6,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.03x = 13,199.76 × 6,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.03x = 88,741,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,741,986.48/8,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.43

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