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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.94, 13,279.99 and 6,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.94, 13,279.99 and 6,522.45 is: 9,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.94 : 13,279.99 = 6,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.94/13,279.99 = 6,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.94x = 13,279.99 × 6,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.94x = 86,618,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,618,070.78/8,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.55

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