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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.08, 13,360.77 and 5,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.08, 13,360.77 and 5,006.22 is: 7,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.08 : 13,360.77 = 5,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.08/13,360.77 = 5,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.08x = 13,360.77 × 5,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.08x = 66,886,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,886,953.99/8,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.17

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