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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.02, 13,307.26 and 4,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.02, 13,307.26 and 4,486.56 is: 6,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.02 : 13,307.26 = 4,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.02/13,307.26 = 4,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.02x = 13,307.26 × 4,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.02x = 59,703,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703,820.43/8,866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.00

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