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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.80, 13,304.70 and 8,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.80, 13,304.70 and 8,005.80 is: 12,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.80 : 13,304.70 = 8,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.80/13,304.70 = 8,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.80x = 13,304.70 × 8,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.80x = 106,514,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,514,767.26/8,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.70

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