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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.64, 13,248.34 and 6,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.64, 13,248.34 and 6,058.24 is: 9,074.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.64 : 13,248.34 = 6,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.64/13,248.34 = 6,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.64x = 13,248.34 × 6,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.64x = 80,261,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261,623.32/8,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.61

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