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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.98, 13,233.21 and 6,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.98, 13,233.21 and 6,357.58 is: 9,538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.98 : 13,233.21 = 6,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.98/13,233.21 = 6,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.98x = 13,233.21 × 6,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.98x = 84,131,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131,191.23/8,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.71

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