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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.33, 13,188.46 and 6,152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.33, 13,188.46 and 6,152.39 is: 9,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.33 : 13,188.46 = 6,152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.33/13,188.46 = 6,152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.33x = 13,188.46 × 6,152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.33x = 81,140,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,549.42/8,799.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.22

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