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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.96, 13,239.84 and 6,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.96, 13,239.84 and 6,366.24 is: 9,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.96 : 13,239.84 = 6,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.96/13,239.84 = 6,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.96x = 13,239.84 × 6,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.96x = 84,287,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,287,999.00/8,826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.93

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