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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.26, 13,226.88 and 6,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.26, 13,226.88 and 6,848.26 is: 10,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.26 : 13,226.88 = 6,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.26/13,226.88 = 6,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.26x = 13,226.88 × 6,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.26x = 90,581,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,581,105.84/8,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.64

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