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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.87, 13,225.82 and 6,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.87, 13,225.82 and 6,344.30 is: 9,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.87 : 13,225.82 = 6,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.87/13,225.82 = 6,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.87x = 13,225.82 × 6,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.87x = 83,908,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,908,571.17/8,819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.59

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