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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.82, 13,324.67 and 6,911.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.82, 13,324.67 and 6,911.43 is: 10,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.82 : 13,324.67 = 6,911.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.82/13,324.67 = 6,911.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.82x = 13,324.67 × 6,911.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.82x = 92,092,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092,465.37/8,883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.31

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