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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.96, 13,254.96 and 6,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.96, 13,254.96 and 6,888.48 is: 10,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.96 : 13,254.96 = 6,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.96/13,254.96 = 6,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.96x = 13,254.96 × 6,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.96x = 91,306,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306,526.86/8,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.00

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