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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.56, 13,198.44 and 6,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.56, 13,198.44 and 6,718.86 is: 10,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.56 : 13,198.44 = 6,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.56/13,198.44 = 6,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.56x = 13,198.44 × 6,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.56x = 88,678,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,678,470.58/8,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.59

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