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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.02, 13,282.34 and 6,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.02, 13,282.34 and 6,239.22 is: 9,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.02 : 13,282.34 = 6,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.02/13,282.34 = 6,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.02x = 13,282.34 × 6,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.02x = 82,871,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,871,410.18/8,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.92

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