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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.24, 13,314.90 and 6,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.24, 13,314.90 and 6,105.60 is: 9,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.24 : 13,314.90 = 6,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.24/13,314.90 = 6,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.24x = 13,314.90 × 6,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.24x = 81,295,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295,453.44/8,895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.21

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