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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.46, 13,198.29 and 6,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.46, 13,198.29 and 6,323.40 is: 9,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.46 : 13,198.29 = 6,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.46/13,198.29 = 6,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.46x = 13,198.29 × 6,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.46x = 83,458,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,458,066.99/8,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.95

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