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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.93, 13,252.84 and 7,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.93, 13,252.84 and 7,438.96 is: 11,174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.93 : 13,252.84 = 7,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.93/13,252.84 = 7,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.93x = 13,252.84 × 7,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.93x = 98,587,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,587,402.81/8,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.00

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