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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.56, 13,223.74 and 7,100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.56, 13,223.74 and 7,100.84 is: 10,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.56 : 13,223.74 = 7,100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.56/13,223.74 = 7,100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.56x = 13,223.74 × 7,100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.56x = 93,899,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899,661.94/8,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.42

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