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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.72, 13,243.52 and 6,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.72, 13,243.52 and 6,750.72 is: 10,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.72 : 13,243.52 = 6,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.72/13,243.52 = 6,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.72x = 13,243.52 × 6,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.72x = 89,403,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,403,295.33/8,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.01

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