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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.62, 13,306.20 and 7,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.62, 13,306.20 and 7,023.24 is: 10,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.62 : 13,306.20 = 7,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.62/13,306.20 = 7,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.62x = 13,306.20 × 7,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.62x = 93,452,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,452,636.09/8,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.47

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