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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.67, 13,233.68 and 6,636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.67, 13,233.68 and 6,636.83 is: 9,945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.67 : 13,233.68 = 6,636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.67/13,233.68 = 6,636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.67x = 13,233.68 × 6,636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.67x = 87,829,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,829,585.08/8,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,945.98

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