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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.27, 13,176.63 and 8,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.27, 13,176.63 and 8,567.34 is: 12,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.27 : 13,176.63 = 8,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.27/13,176.63 = 8,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.27x = 13,176.63 × 8,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.27x = 112,888,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,888,669.26/8,804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.04

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