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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.07, 13,323.99 and 6,701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.07, 13,323.99 and 6,701.13 is: 10,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.07 : 13,323.99 = 6,701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.07/13,323.99 = 6,701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.07x = 13,323.99 × 6,701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.07x = 89,285,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,285,814.24/8,899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.17

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