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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.94, 13,335.04 and 8,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.94, 13,335.04 and 8,619.30 is: 12,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.94 : 13,335.04 = 8,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.94/13,335.04 = 8,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.94x = 13,335.04 × 8,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.94x = 114,938,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,938,710.27/8,889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.08

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