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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.97, 13,223.01 and 6,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.97, 13,223.01 and 6,038.21 is: 9,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.97 : 13,223.01 = 6,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.97/13,223.01 = 6,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.97x = 13,223.01 × 6,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.97x = 79,843,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843,366.91/8,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.56

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