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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.22, 13,310.52 and 4,488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.22, 13,310.52 and 4,488.76 is: 6,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.22 : 13,310.52 = 4,488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.22/13,310.52 = 4,488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.22x = 13,310.52 × 4,488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.22x = 59,747,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,729.76/8,868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.29

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