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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.76, 13,250.64 and 6,641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.76, 13,250.64 and 6,641.36 is: 9,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.76 : 13,250.64 = 6,641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.76/13,250.64 = 6,641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.76x = 13,250.64 × 6,641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.76x = 88,002,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,002,270.47/8,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.68

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